Richard (Dickie) Strait, 87 of Enfield, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, comforted by his family. He was born in Putnam, CT on December 16, 1934 to the late J. Harmon and Marcia Strait. He lived in Enfield since 1964, an honorably discharged Army Veteran stationed in Germany, and retired from Hamilton Standard as a machinist after 23 years of service. He enjoyed working/gardening outside, sharing family stories, and watching Westerns.
Dick is survived by his son Jesse Strait and wife Denise from Charlotte, NC; his daughter Angela Foss and husband Jeff from Enfield; granddaughter Jessica Carr, her husband Zack and Great-Grandson Evan from Stafford Springs, CT; Sister Marcia (Tate) Coker from Myrtle Beach, SC and twin brother Lenny Strait from Carbondale, CO.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife Elsie of 60 years who passed away May 10, 2017.
Dick’s burial, with full military honors, will be held on Saturday December 10, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Hazardville Cemetery (Elm Street, Enfield) celebrated by Reverend Timothy Moore.
Contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to Wounded Warriors, National Proc. Center, PO Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675-8516.
For information and online condolences, please visit Leetestevens.com.
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