Freedom Park unveiled their military monument in Papio today. So proud of your wife for going the extra mili for us both. She had the forethought to submit our names , and years served for our country in the '70's. Miss you brother, as do many of your friends and family. You were born a veteran, and we can only hope to become half the humanitarian you were throughout life..This week will be the first birthday without you, but memories of all the birthdays past, will help in our serenity. Bless you JGS

We miss you Goose. Too often people take for granted we are all just mortals.We are reminded of all you stood for,and did in life, each and, everyday. Thank you for being such a good humanitarian. Thanks for making Papillion a better place. Thanks for your civil and military service. Thanks for being such a good mentor for so many others who answer the call to duty. You were and remain a hero to us all. 
                     In our hearts forever,  
             Your family and friends

Thankyou Sir for all your years of service and sacrafices. Your brother was one of my classmates. I am the mother of an Officer also. Linda S.

After witnessing such an overwhelming celebration of your life, I gotta ask you brother, "how you holdin' up?"
The non stop filing in of friends over the past 2 days Leaves little doubt as to your legacy. You truly touched so many lives.Your passing will leave a void for sure. Thankfully you mentored the next generation to give a damn and will help many of us to fill that void. Very big shoes (hats) to fill. Be it through Military Service, Police, Fire & Rescue, or any other civic duty you endured. You seemed to balance work and family life to a T. Rest in peace JGSTRAWN, knowing your work here is done. You did good.

I met Jerry years ago when I worked at the Jimmy Wilson, Jr. Foundation.  It was during many preparation meetings for the Foundation's fundraiser The Great Duck Race that I got to know Jerry. My heart goes out to Jerry's family and friends...

My prayers are with you Strawn family.  I did not know Jerry very well, but he touched my life at a very scary and lonely time in my life.  Jerry was one of the very first people that treated my with kindness when I began working at the courthouse after just moving to Nebraska.  I ran into him and his grandson several times at Target and he always stopped to chat...and to share his warm smile with me.  He treated me like we had known each other for many years.  And for that, I will always be grateful and will strive harder to treat others the way he treated me.  It is a sad day for all who crossed Jerry's path.  May God Bless and be with you.

My heart is breaking for you, the boys, and grandkids, Rhonda, and I'm wishing I could be there with you.  Love you...Ma

We were very sorry to hear about Jerry.  He enjoyed being with the kids and we joked about the next generation of athletes.  Rhonda and family , you will all be in our prayers.  Rick and Nancy Noda

With our deepest sympathy to Jerry's family.  Jerry was a mentor when I joined the Papillion Police as a reserve/part time officer in 1980.
His smiling face and good natured attitude will be missed.

Our deepest condolence's to Rhonda, Joe, John, Dave, and the whole Strawn family. Uncle Jerry you will be missed by many.

Shocked is all I can say, talked to Jerry when we were back last summer, enjoyed our visit. My the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon your entire family now and forever.

To Rhonda and boys
I am so sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. We loved seeing you here in Chicago knowing you had seen a ball game or were about to. He had a wonder smile with a joyous personality to match. May wonderful memories keep him close to you forever.

Love,
Gail Shimashita-Berg, Emily and Samantha Berg

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the Strawn family for your loss.  I was shocked and deeply saddened when I saw that Jerry had passed.  We just exchanged waves a mere few days ago as he was walking back from dropping off Colten at Trumble Park.  I knew Jerry from the OFD and then he was my daughter's neighbor and the past few years we were the grandparents taking our grandkids to school and picking them up.  We had the opportunity to stop and visit, always waving in passing, even running into each other at our local Hy-Vee, our grandkids in hand.  I will certainly miss seeing Jerry at school, his friendly wave, his smiling face, running into him from time to time in our Papillion travels.  I will always remember him for his great smile, his friendly, positive, caring personality and the absolute joy he exuded as a truly devoted, loving grandpa.  Gone to be with the angels way too soon.  May God Bless you all and give you his strength at this very difficult time.  Keeping Jerry and his beloved family in my thoughts and prayers.

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Joseph G. "Jerry" Strawn Jr.

16 November, 1952 – 4 February, 2015

Kahler-Dolce Mortuary

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