Eugene Straw

Eugene H. Straw, age 88, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday September 12, 2017 at Fairview Manor.

He was born in Altoona, PA on December 20, 1928, a son of the late Goldie Straw.

Gene served in the United States Marine Corps.

He was a Class A Millwright.  Gene came from Clearfield County on his own and had worked for Interlake Iron for many years, as well as Erie Maleable and retired from Hammermill. 

Eugene was very bright and was a problem solver who could figure out just about anything. 

Family was very important to him.  He enjoyed family get togethers, boating, camping and water skiing.  Gene could still water ski at the age of 76.  He also liked gardening.

He was an avid horseshoe player who won the Florida Horseshoe State Championship in 1995 and 2001.  Gene also enjoyed playing in the Albion Fair Tournament with his horseshoe partner, Roy McDonald where they won the tournament a few times.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Dennis Straw and a half-brother, Raymond Erexson.

Eugene is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Dorothy Lawrence Straw; and his children: Gregory Straw and his wife Nancy of Lake City, John Straw of Erie, Larry Straw of Zephyrhills, FL, Barbara Ohmer and her husband Jim of Erie and Douglas Straw and his wife Nadine of Lake City. He is further survived by nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East in Girard on Sunday from 1-4 pm and on Monday from 10 am until the time of the service at 11 am.

Burial will be at Girard Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Regional Home Health & Hospice, 2564 Village Common Dr, Erie, PA 16506 or Lake City Fire Department, 2232 Rice Ave. Lake City, PA 16423.

Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonofuneralhomes.com