Irene Strasser

Irene Strasser ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Dale Woodward Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - Daytona Beach on Mar. 9, 2026.Irene A. Strasser, 90, of Ormond Beach, FL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday,February 14, 2026. Irene grew up in High Point, NC and graduated from High Point High School in1953. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1957 from the University of NC-Women's College. Her first job though was as a receptionist in the Emergency room at DurhamHospital. That same year she met her husband of 63 years, Bernard Strasser. In 1958, they weremarried and move to Volusia County, Florida. She began teaching at Riverview School and thenmoved to Seabreeze Junior High School. Many of her English and History students still reside inOrmond Beach. Irene was involved and volunteered with many charitable, community, church andschool organizations. She held offices as the President of the Law Wives organization, President andVice-President of the Ormond Beach Women's Club and volunteered at many local Parent TeacherAssociations (PTA). She was a Paul Harris Fellow award recipient from the Rotary Club. She enjoyedbeing a member of the Questers group and loved visiting antique and craft shows. She was known forher beautifully decorated Christmas trees at the Casements Guild and Museum Christmas galas forover 20 years. She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She will be greatlymissed by all who were blessed to meet her.She is survived by her son, Drew Strasser (Lori) of Ormond Beach, daughter, Michelle S. Warden(Stephen) of Boynton Beach, son, Brian Strasser (Rosalind) Polk County, brother, Bill Abernethy,Naperville, IL, sister-in-law, Janet Purdy, Ithaca, NY., as well as 5 grandchildren and numerous niecesand nephews.Her memorial service will be at the Holly Hill Church of Christ on March 21, 2026, @ 11:00am.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.