David Eugene Strange

David Strange, 69, of Randolph, IA, passed away at his home in Randolph on January 8, 2017. Time of Gathering will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Malvern. Private family graveside services will be held.

Memorials: Directed to the family

David Eugene Strange, one of eight children of Frances Lorrene (Fahseler) and Floyd Lee Strange, Sr., was born on July 5, 1947 in Rock Port, Missouri. He attended school and enlisted in the United States Army on November 19, 1964. David was honorably discharged on May 8, 1965. He worked as a resident treatment worker at the Glenwood Resource Center until his retirement in 2008.

David and Sharon Kay Dunn were united in marriage on August 25, 1965 in Clarinda, Iowa. They were blessed with five daughters, Cindy Lou, Deborah Ann, Tina Marie, Kelly Rae, and Lisa Lynn.

David enjoyed going to the casino, loved to travel; especially to Las Vegas and Nashville, and enjoyed camping and fishing. He drove demo derby cars and loved finding treasures at flea markets. David loved spending time with his family, who were his pride and joy.

David passed away at his home in Randolph, Iowa on January 8, 2017, at the age of 69 years, 6 months, and 3 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Cindy in 1968; sister Phyllis Runyon; two brothers in infancy and brothers, Jim Strange and Allen Strange.

David is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon Strange of Randolph; daughters, Deborah Runyon and fiance Jeff Harrison of Clarinda, IA, Tina Steinman and husband Joe of Randolph, Kelly Akers and husband Tim of Shenandoah, IA, and Lisa Maley and husband Mark of Red Oak, IA; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister Norma Bailey of Clarinda; brother Floyd Strange Jr and wife Donna of Essex, IA; extended relatives; and a host of friends