Richard F. Strauss, 81 of Arlington Heights was born May 4, 1940 in Chicago to Max and Anna Dorothy (Lakoske) Strauss and passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021. Rich was the beloved husband of the late Gloria A. (Springer) Strauss; loving father of Richard G. (Catherine) Strauss and cherished grandfather of Isabella and Evelyn. Rich played basketball for Chicago State University and was a long time Physical Education teacher at Schneider School in Chicago; he coached basketball and cheerleading - helping many students stay off the streets and find direction. He was an avid fisherman and golfer; he enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and sharing stories with friends. Visitation will be Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:30 AM at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimers' Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 or JourneyCare Hospice, 405 N. Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010 appreciated.
