Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/2/1971

MRS. VIOLET BEEMER
Mrs. Violet Beemer, 74, of
3234 North Ave., died Sunday
(Aug. 1, 1971) in Memorial
Medical Center after a long
illness.
-Mrs. Beemer was a member
of the Church of God.
She is survived by two
daughters. Mrs. W i l f r ed
(June) Strassburg and Mrs.
Nicholas (Lois) Pera, both of
this city; a son, Howard
Beemer of Ransomville; a
sister, Mrs. Gladys Mcintosh;
a brother, Stanley Smith of
Mexico; 12 grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be
held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
at the Bell Funeral Home.
The Rev. John C. Williams
will officiate.
Burial will be in Rivcrdalc
Cemetory.
Friends may call from 7
to 9 today and from 2 p.m.
to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home.

Violet married BEEMER, Elmer L about 1917. Elmer was born on 17 Mar 1896 in Canada; died on 9 Aug 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCINTOSH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MITRAVICH, Julia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

June married STRASSBURG, Wilfred Albert on 30 Jul 1943 in Bowman Field, KY. Wilfred (son of STRASSBURG, Gotthilf Albert Christian and WERTH, Ida Auguste Albertine) was born on 19 May 1921 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Dec 1996 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lois Vivian (Beemer) Pera of Lewiston, NY passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Violet (Smith) Beemer.

Lois was a lifelong resident and attended local schools. On January 27, 1951, she married Vito Nicholas Pera at St. Joseph’s Church in Niagara Falls. Lois was employed as a teacher’s aid for the Niagara Falls Board of Education and worked at Hyde Park, Gaskill and South Junior Schools. Lois also worked at the former Rainbow Center Mall for many years.

Lois was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved being a homemaker, spending time outdoors during the summer in her yard by her pool and tending to her garden. She was a fabulous cook, baker and avid reader. Lois also enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas to visit her children.

In addition to her beloved husband of 65 years, she is survived by her four children, Deborah Leilani (Jeffrey Dudzinski) Pera of Williamsville, Susan (Ed Shaw) Watson, Nicholas Pera and Kevin Pera all of Las Vegas, NV, six grandchildren, Nicole (Andy) VanDusen, Robert (Anjanette) Sweitzer, Holly Beth (Jesse) Allein, John V. (Megan) Kowalski, Douglas Ryan Watson and Kaelie, six great-grandchildren, Lauren, Madelyn, Joseph, Niko, Jade, Evalynn, and several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by a sister June (late Wilfred) Strassburg and brother, Howard Beemer.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday April 8th at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph’s Church 1413 Pine Ave. Niagara Fall, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Lois married PERA, Vito Nicholas on 27 Jan 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Vito (son of PERA, Enicandro and QUARANTA, Mary Anna) was born about 1930; died on 8 May 2020 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DERBA, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BRAWN, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Eugene L. Strassburg, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Wilfred and June (Beemer) Strassburg.

Eugene was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves until his honorable discharge on January 23, 1972. On November 5, 1971 he married Joanne (Scozzafava) Strassburg at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Eugene was employed by Carbon Graphite in Niagara Falls and retired in 2001 after thirty five years of service.

Eugene was an automobile enthusiast and especially enjoyed his Chevy Corvette “Black Velvet”. He also enjoyed golfing, going to O.T.B. for horse racing, and was an expert marksman. A true “warrior in life” he overcame obstacles that life presented and will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul who was loved by all. Most important to Eugene was his loving family whom he especially enjoyed spending time with.

In addition to his beloved wife of forty three years, Eugene is survived by his dear daughters Stephanie (Anthony) Cecconi and Megan (Christopher) Muth; two grandchildren who he adored, Nathan Muth and Ellie Muth; his brothers and sisters Janice Strassburg, Patricia (Robert) Derba, Wilfred “Junior” (Diana) Strassburg, Duane “Bob” (Marlene) Strassburg, Roger Strassburg, Adrian “Lou” Strassburg, Karen (Robert) Brawn and Kristine Lanoye and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be on Thursday, August 27th from 3 - 8 p.m. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304. Private funeral service and entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 331 Alberta Drive, Amherst, NY 14226 or to the American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228.

Eugene married SCOZAFAVA, Joanne on 5 Nov 1971 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janice married BUKTENICA, Jerald A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wilfred A. “Junior” Strassburg, Jr., 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 5, 2019, after a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls on January 12, 1950, he was the son of the late Wilfred and June (Beemer) Strassburg, Sr.
Junior married his beloved wife of 42 years, Diana (Bauer) Strassburg on February 6, 1977 in Niagara Falls. He was employed for many years as a truck driver for B.F.C Corp., Mark Cerrone, Inc., and also assisted in building J & J Strassburg Trucking with his son. He was also an exempt Niagara Active Hose for over 25 years.
Junior enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids play sports. He also owned race cars that his son and nephew raced competitively throughout the area. For his accomplishments, he was awarded the Ransomville Speedway Owner of the Year Award.
Above all, Junior’s life was devoted to family. He centered his life around them and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren more than anything. He will be deeply missed.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, James (Kayla) Strassburg and Janice (Chad) Strassburg;  grandchildren, Jamie, Victoria, James, Jr., Lauren and Jason; siblings, Janice Strassburg, Patricia (Robert) Derba, Bob (Marlene) Strassburg, Roger Strassburg, Adrian Strassburg, Karen (Robert) Brawn, and Kristine Strassburg; sister-in-law, Alice Edwards, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by one brother, Eugene (JoAnne) Strassburg, his in-laws, Joseph and Minnie Bauer; and his brother-in-law Ronald Bauer.
Visitation will be on Monday and Tuesday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will be on Wednesday, August 14th at 11 A.M. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Wilfred married BAUER, Diane on 6 Feb 1977 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marlene. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Pamela A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LANOYE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DUDZINSKI, Jeffrey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WATSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SHAW, Ed. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CECCONI, Anthony. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MUTH, Christopher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kayla. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]