Funeral Expenses. Honoring Kurt Steven Strauss

Kurt Steven Strauss, 57, of Reading, Michigan, formerly of Trenton, Michigan, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4th while in the hospital.

Kurt was born as the second of three children on July 25, 1965 in Trenton to Donna J Strauss (Ennis) and William G Strauss.

As a child, he grew up in Rockwood and developed a love for the outdoors. During his childhood, he spent most of his time fishing, hunting, and playing with his many neighborhood friends. Kurt was raised Catholic and attended St. Mary's Catholic School through eighth grade, where he was introduced to organized sports.

From a young age, he excelled in sports and became a premier athlete at Gabriel Richard Catholic High School in Riverview. Known affectionately as “Baby Huey”.

He has received numerous awards at the local and state levels in both baseball and football. In spite of many offers to play college sports, he decided to attend Saginaw Valley State University and participate in football. As a freshman, he started at offensive guard and played in the D2 National Championship game. After suffering an injury, his football career was curtailed, but not before several NFL scouts showed interest in him. Ultimately, he enlisted in the United States Navy and became a jet engine mechanic. Over the course of his career, he has deployed to many countries around the world. He was extremely proud to be a Veteran and had a tattoo of the Aviation Squadron insignia on his arm.

In the course of his service, he married Tanina Schave and they had two children, Jessica Elizabeth and Kurt Richard. Upon returning to Trenton following military service, he entered municipal service with the City of Trenton Department of Public Service. He retired in 2001 after a water main explosion nearly claimed his life and necessitated numerous surgeries. Prior to his injury, he was also an auxiliary police officer.

Kurt's greatest joy was spending time with his children, taking them camping, riding four-wheelers, and creating fond memories. He also loved hunting, fishing and spending every Fall at Deer Camp with his Dad, Kids, Brother, cousins and friends.

In the years following his retirement, he met his current fiancée, Terri Harrison, and they relocated to Reading, Michigan. They enjoyed living on a beautiful lake with their fur babies, Mossey, Bushka, and Remy. (And Lucy too RIP).

His reputation was always that of being the kind of guy who dropped everything to help someone in need, and that he could not refuse anyone who requested assistance.

Kurt is survived by his fiancée Terri, his daughter Jessica (Todd) Tincher, his son Kurt (Rene) Strauss, his cherished grandchildren Clark, Archer, Rylee, siblings, Craig (Kristie) and Angela (Ronnie) Long and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Donna Strauss and William Strauss, as well as his grandparents, George and Lillian Strauss and Clarence and Louise Ennis.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to his children to help with funeral costs.