Les passed away on Monday May 1, 2023 at his home in Spaulding Illinois, Les was the eldest grandson of F. Keith and Ethel M. (Erickson) Straub, the son of Loyd A. and Annalouise (Christy) Straub. Les was born on January 13, 1961 in Hiawatha, Kansas. Les was preceded in death by his grand-parents, parents, one grandson (Keith Straub) and wife Teresa “Terri” L. Straub, who passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
Les and Terri were married on April 8th 1989, and would have celebrated 34 years together. They met while both working at Jewel- Osco in Springfield Il, in 1988. They raised three children and lived in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. As well as raising their children they have been strong and loving influences for several nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
Les was a 1979 graduate of Mahomet-Seymour High School in Mahomet Il. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University. Through the years Les served as a district manager for Osco Drug and Meijer Inc. most recently worked for Quicksilver Mailing Services. Les was a member and secretary of Joe’s Slovak Club, he was an accomplished trout fisherman, enjoyed golf, Illinois football and basketball as well as a dedicated Kansas City Royals and Indianapolis Colts fan. Les was a loving husband, brother and proud father and uncle, and even prouder grandfather.
Terri graduated from Williamsville High School in 1977. Terri was a loving wife, sister and daughter. She had a unique sense of humor and infectious laugh. With her warm and welcoming heart she wrapped each family members and particularly her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews in a blanket of love and support to last a lifetime.
They are survived by son Shawn (Lindsay) Turner of Colorado, Maria Straub of Indiana and Eva Straub of Illinois. Les’s sister Barb Straub (Ron Hucke) of Nebraska, Terri’s father Jim Stevens of Illinois, Terri’s sister Gail (Nick)Lemmo of Indiana. They have six granddaughters, Juliet Straub, Esme Rock, Katlin and Kendall Cruze, and Margaret and Violet Turner, two grandsons Toby Straub and Kaiden Garrett. Nieces Amy (Ben) Scamehorn: great-nephews Drake and Jackson, and Suzy (Josh) Richardson: great-niece Ashlynn, and many more.
Graveside committal services for Teri and Les is planned for 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 4, 2023 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha (along the NE part of cemetery).