Alice Strasheim, a long-time resident of Miles City, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Friendship Villa Healthcare Community. She was born on October 18, 1925, in Sidney, Montana, the second child of eleven children born to Henry and Anna (Scheetz) Rau.
Alice’s early years were spent in the Fairview area. She attended Ridgelawn School and Fairview High School. She married Benjamin Strasheim on March 26, 1944, in Sidney. They had three children, Audrey, Raymond, and Michael.
For the first 14 years of marriage, Alice and Ben resided in Sidney. Ben became unable to work following a heart attack in 1950. At that time, Alice began working to support the family. In 1958, the family moved to Terry, Montana, when Ben was able to resume farming. When he died in 1965 at age 46, the farming operation was taken over by her son, Raymond. After Mike finished school in 1978, Alice relocated from Terry to Miles City.
Alice worked in a number of capacities throughout her life. While living in Sidney, she worked at a grocery store, Jerry’s Market. She worked in a restaurant and a grocery store in Terry and as a nurse’s aide at the Terry Hospital. In Miles City, she worked in the restaurant business, most of which was at the 4-Bs Restaurant. In 2005, at age 79, she had to give up working full-time due to health issues.
Throughout her long life with its many challenges, Alice maintained a deep and abiding faith and a desire to help others. She had an affinity for people in need and for homeless animals. The people who knew her, worked with her, and cared for her would describe her as kind, loving, hard-working, and considerate, with a measure of stubbornness and iron-will.
Alice is survived by her daughter, Audrey (Emil) Erhardt of Billings; her son, Mike (Sherry) Strasheim of Terry; her daughter-in-law, Linda Cashatt Strasheim of Terry; her four grandchildren, Kerri Strasheim of Bozeman; Lynn (Jimmy) Schilling of Terry; Kyla (Glen) Bratz of Dickinson, ND; Brady (Callie) Strasheim of Washburn, ND. Her great-grandchildren are Landen and Sienna Schilling, Simon and Evelyn Bratz, and Rylan and Rhett Strasheim. She had two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Five sisters also survive her: Alvina Schmitt, Shirley Price, Carol (Dennis) Herbolsheimer, Donna Webber, and Joanne Hagler. In addition, she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Ben; her son, Raymond, in 2016; and her sister, Emma Uhrich, and four brothers, Albert, Elmer, Melvin, and James Rau.
Donations in memory of Alice may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 225 North Michigan Avenue Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday August 2, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday August 3, 2018
Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home
315 2nd Street NW
Sidney, MT 59270
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m
Saturday August 4, 2018
Ebenezer Congregational Church
118 4th Avenue NW
Sidney, MT 59270
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday August 2, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday August 3, 2018
Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home
315 2nd Street NW
Sidney, MT 59270
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m
Saturday August 4, 2018
Ebenezer Congregational Church
118 4th Avenue NW
Sidney, MT 59270
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Barry and Del LInda says
Dear MIke and family truly sorry to hear of your mom passing. She was a wonderful lady and always had a friendly smile.
Kelly and Dulcy Hubbert says
We are so sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. She was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Jean Trask Brown says
So sorry to hear of Alice’s passing, she was in my thoughts just a few days ago. Always such a sweet lady, so soft spoken and always with a smile. I am sure she is in a good place, maybe with angels bringing her coffee.
Larry and Judy says
What a sweet lady! Alice always had the kindest and most gentle way about her. Surely, God has a special place in Heaven for her. We pray for His blessings on all of you Strasheims as you grieve the passing of this extraordinary woman.
Kim Larson says
I will miss my Auntie Alice. She was my godmother and she was good to me as a child, always remembering my birthday and other special occasions. She’s with Emma again and they are probably sharing memories, laughing and watching over all of us. May she rest in peace now and may Audrey, Mike and all the family also have peace now that she is in God’s hands.
Cathy & Gary Kalmback says
Thoughts and prayers for the Strasheim Family! I remember Alice as a very quiet, gentle woman and has now earned her angel wings. God’s blessings to all of you during this difficult time.
Sharon Volkman says
Alice was such a good caring friend. Ready to help with her always nice smile and gentle voice. We have spent lots of time together – over the many years. I’m glad to have met relatives. Alice was so admired. My sorrow of your loss to the relatives of Alice Strasheim.
Beth Ann says
Sorry for you loss. When I think of Alice, I remember her kind eyes and happy smile.
Steve & Lynn Teal (Carol’s Daughter) says
Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of Aunt Alice’s passing. We will remember Alice as a happy, caring, and loving person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Strasheim Family.
Stan Pehl says
To the Strasheim’s, Carol and I are vey sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and praying for you that God will be your help and strength. Our Very Best.
Tim Meidinger says
My memories and great respect for the Strasheim family are from decades ago, except for Ray and Mike in more recent years. I now wish for God’s peace, comfort and blessings for each of the remaining family.
Jane Huber says
Words convey so little when hearts feel so much…. May time and special memories help ease your sorrow and comfort you and yours in the difficult days ahead….
Your Mom was a wonderful lady! My condolences Mike and family!
Darlene L Strobel says
My sympathies and prayers are with each of you in these difficult times. She was a pleasure to know. May God give you strength and understanding.
Terena Miller says
We are so sorry for the loss of Alice. She was always so very kind to our family and our children. She will be missed. She was a wonderful woman. All our Love, Thoughts and Prayers to all of you