Edward J. Strauss, died February 24, 2011. Beloved husband of Mildred N. Strauss; dear father of Marc W. (Wendy) Strauss of Peoria, Ill., Mindy F. (fiancé Gary Laprade) and David J. (Laura) Strauss; dear grandfather of Aaron and Sarah Strauss, Craig and Christopher George, and Loren Strauss; dear great-grandfather of Braydn Hilliker; dear brother of Nina M. (the late Seymour) Moritz of Marlborough, Mass.; our dear uncle, cousin and friend. Mr. Strauss was an engineer with AT&T for 32 years and an avid volunteer with the Telephone Pioneers and the Missouri Special Olympics. Graveside service Sunday, February 27th, 11:30 a.m. at Chesed Shel Emeth, 650 White Road. Contributions to the Chesed Committee of Traditional Congregation, 12436 Ladue Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63141 or to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, N.J. 07078. Visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. Berger Memorial