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Peter V. Straub, Sr.

August 13, 1930 - June 22, 2017

PETER V. STRAUB, SR. POSEYVILLE, INDIANA Watch his Video Tribute at: http://www.werryfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/8033565/LTVideo Peter V. Straub, Sr, 86, of Poseyville, Indiana, born to Joseph C. and Anna Marie (Reising) Straub on August 13, 1930, in Cynthiana, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh Indiana. He graduated from Cynthiana High School in 1948 and was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Poseyville, Indiana. Peter farmed and raised hogs along with working at Emge Packing, Whirlpool, Chrysler and GAF. He drove a bus for North Posey Schools for 15 years along with driving the fan bus to many sporting events. Peter served as a Military Police Officer in the US Army guarding the gold vault at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He loved his family, friends and his beloved Yorkie dogs: Maxie, Sharlie and Frankie. Surviving are 2 sons: Peter V. Straub, Jr. of Pumpkin Run, Indiana and Paul E. Straub of Louisville, Kentucky; 2 daughters: Angela L. McLamb of Poseyville, Indiana and Jo M. Sollman of Evansville Indiana; 3 sisters: Eleanor Collins of Poseyville, Indiana, Rosie Weiss of Evansville, Indiana and Pat Emge of Evansville Indiana; 5 grandchildren: Kelsey and Isaac Sollman, Nicholas, Christie and Jonathan Straub. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife: Ruth A. (Reynolds) Straub; 1 daughter: Cynthia S. Straub; 8 brothers; John, Joe, Raymond, Ignatius, Paul, Bernie, Robert and Edward Straub; 2 sisters: Anna Marie Jenkins and Mary Emma Grigsby. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Poseyville, Indiana with burial in the church cemetery. Father Ed Schnur officiating. Visitation will be from 3–8 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Indiana with a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 10 N. St. Francis Avenue, Poseyville, Indiana 47633 or PC Pound Puppies, 8811 Glenwood Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 or online at: www.pcpoundpuppies.com.

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PETER V. STRAUB, SR. POSEYVILLE, INDIANA Watch his Video Tribute at: http://www.werryfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/8033565/LTVideo Peter V. Straub, Sr, 86, of Poseyville, Indiana, born to Joseph C. and Anna Marie (Reising) Straub on... View Obituary & Service Information

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