- March 17, 2026
Irene A. Strasser, 90, of Ormond Beach, FL peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by family on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Irene grew up in High Point, NC and graduated from High Point High School in 1953. She earned her Bachelor Degree in English in 1957 from the University of NC- Women’s College. Her first job though was as a receptionist in the Emergency Room at Durham Hospital. That same year she met her husband of 63 years, Bernard Strasser. In 1958, they were married and moved to Volusia County, Florida. She taught at Riverview School then moved to Seabreeze Junior High School. Many of her English and History students still reside in Ormond Beach. Irene was involved and volunteered with many charitable, community, church and school organizations. She held offices as the President of the Law Wives organization, President and Vice-President of the Ormond Beach Women’s Club and volunteered at many local Parent Teacher Associations (PTA). She was a Paul Harris Fellow award recipient from the Rotary Club. She enjoyed being a member of the Questers group and loved visiting antique and craft shows. She was known for her beautifully decorated Christmas trees at the Casements Guild and Museum Christmas galas for over 20 years. She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to meet her.
She is survived by her son, Drew Strasser (Lori) of Ormond Beach, daughter, Michelle S. Warden (Stephen) of Boynton Beach, son, Brian Strasser (Rosalind) Polk County, brother, Bill Abernethy, Naperville, IL, sister-in-law, Janet Purdy, Ithaca, NY., as well as 5 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her memorial service will be at the Holly Hill Church of Christ on March 21, 2026, @ 11:00am.
Condolences to the family may be shared at www.dalewoodwardfuneralhomes.com.
