Jean Strong

Jean Strong

July 16, 1923 - December 15, 2015

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Jean “Totie” A. Strong, 92, of Platteville, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 peacefully at Manor Care Health Services, Platteville. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Rev. Mike Short will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Born Jean Audrey James on July 16, 1923, Jean was the only child to Richard Price James and Charlotte List James. Married to Robert E. Strong, Jean and Bob lived in Oklahoma where they raised four children. In 1966, Jean moved back to Platteville with her four children and worked at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Music Department as the music department secretary. She was very involved with the faculty and students. It was her joy to attend all the concerts and programs for 25 years. Jean was a member of First English Lutheran Church, Platteville.

She is survived by her children; Steve and wife Jean Strong in Clearwater, FL, Sherrill Buehler in Cottage Grove, WI and Susan Williams in Benton, WI. Jean has 7 grandchildren, Kristofer Strong, Tia Bodenheimer, Natalie Harrell, Morgan Crawford, Devon Crawford, Jensen Buehler and Jordan Buehler. Jean has 6 great-grandchildren, Lillian, Claire and Grace Bodenheimer, Jacob Harrell, Aiden Harrell, and Madison Strong. . Jean was preceded in death by her youngest son, Scott Strong in 1986.

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Paula Stauffacher
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I was visiting my mother-in-law, Hazel (Holden) Stauffacher, on Tuesday and she was asking me if I had heard anything about Jean James. Hazel was a high school classmate and she reminisced a little bit about her and the last time she saw her. I verified that she was talking about Jean Strong as I knew your Mom from working at UWP. Then last night I heard of her passing. I thought the timing was pretty interesting. I called to tell Hazel and she talked about 4 of them doing a lot of things together in high school. She said once they rode their bikes to Cuba City. I said "Wow" and she said "that's what I said!" So know that we are both thinking of you all.
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Kay Tiedemann Young
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Dear Steve and Jean and family, Please know I will be praying for your strength and peace as happy and clear memories of Steve's mother come quickly and easily to mind. Kay
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Mike LeMoine
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To the Strong Family - I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I have memories of a quiet woman who supported and loved her family. God Bless. Mike and Amy LeMoine
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Kim "Long" Link
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Dear Sue, I just heard of your mom's passing and am so sorry for your loss. It can be especially difficult during the holidays to lose a loved one, and please know that I am thinking of you. I know that many of our classmates who are nearby will be there to help you through this difficult time. Love, Kim

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