Earlene A. Stratman, 86, of Grand Island, passed away on October 30, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 9th at 10 am at Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend Adam Snoberger officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, November 8th, from 5-7 pm at All Faiths Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Westlawn Cemetery.
Earlene was born on October 19, 1938 in Grand Island, to Earl and Anna (Meier) Pollock. She was raised and received her education in the Grand Island area, graduating from Grand Island Senior High and then going on to attend beauty school.
On August 10, 1958, Earlene was united in marriage to Lee Stratman. Three sons were blessed into this union, Ron, Randy, and Kyle. Earlene initially worked as a hairdresser before moving to Trinity Lutheran School, where she was a cook for 27 years until her retirement in 1997.
Earlene was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Galaxy Gals Extension Club, and the Platte Deutsche. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, and crafting.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Randy (Marsha) Stratman and Kyle (Michelle) Stratman, all of Grand Island; four grandchildren, Jeremiah (April) Cole, Ian Stratman, Dillon Rork and Shelby Stratman; three great grandchildren, Riley Cole, Madisyn Cole, and Baylor Rork; sisters, Joye Becker and Ruth Preibe; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Earlene was preceded in death by her husband, Lee; son, Ron; parents, Earl and Anna; brother, Elmer Pollock: and brothers-in-law, Don Priebe and Francis Becker.
Services will be livestreamed through Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran School.