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June 16, 1967 - July 13, 2008

Posted by:
Fr. Mark McKercher

May the Risen Christ take you home, and may we all one day see you again, face to face. Requiescas in pace.

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Megan Throener

Stratman family.you are in my prayers. stay strong. he definatley will be missed. i hope to see you guys soon. stay strong.

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Denise & Jerome Kreikemeier

Cindy and family, We are so sorry for your loss of Jeff. He was a great guy and he fought a good fight. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers and we will certainly remember him at the Relay For Life.

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Margaret Janecek

My heartfelt sympathy to all of the Stratman family. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.

Posted by:
Bernie Hergott

Cindy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. May you draw strength, at this most difficult time, from your faith, family and friends. My sympathy and prayers.

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Dianna McElfresh

Stratman family; I am so sorry for your loss and hope that you find peace,strength and comfort in the love of your family and friends. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

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Nebraska Bush Pullers

Stratman Family,The Nebraska Bush Pullers have lost a wonderful member of our organization. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. He will be truly missed at our tractor pulls. We know the passion he had for pulling. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Terry & Nancy Petersen

Stratman Family,Our sympathy and prayers are with you all. Our family always enjoyed Jeff when the kids were all in 4-H. May the memories you hold give you joy afer the grief lessens. We pray for comfort and peace for you all.

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Russ and Rhonda Sellentin

Cindy and family, We are so sorry for your loss. When we think of our high schooldays with Jeff we just have to smile. He will truly be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Thomas, Kris, Jordan and Noah Kreikemeier

Cindy and family. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Jeff was so full of life and made everyone laugh. He will be missed. A special note to "Mrs. Stratman"...Noah will wear his autographed tee shirt that Jeff signed with pride. He loved watching Jeff at the Tractor pulls. You both have touched Noah so much. Thank you for being such role models for him! You are in our prayers!

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Chris & Amy Blaser Family

Sara: We are sorry for your loss and know that you will find strength in all of the wonderful memories of Jeff. Our prayers are with you and your family this week.

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Brian, Cindy & Curtis Popken

Cindy & Family - We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this hard time. Always remember faith, family and friends will help you thru this very hard time.

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Norm, Sandra, Justin, Steve, Lauren & Garritt Kavan

To the entire Stratman Family - We would like to express our very deepest sympathy to all of you. Jeff was always a joy to be around and we will cherish all those fond memories. He has touched so very lives with his love and laughter. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Kim, Kathy and Timothy Wagner

Stratman and Meister Families, As you hold each other for comfort during this difficult time, our prayer for you is that you may also feel the Lord holding you in his loving embrace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you daily.

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Sue Deyke

Sara and family, I am sad to hear about the loss of your son. He fought a difficult battle. My prayers are with you. Sue

Posted by:
Anthony Brown

Britney, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts.

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Kevin, Jodi, Nate & Jared Meister

Cindy and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jeff. May your wonderful memories that you shared help comfort you during this difficult time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Virgil and Marlynn Hunke

Cindy and Family we are so sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to you. He was a great guy to work with. Our prayers go out to you. May he rest in peace, and may you find confort in knowing he is at rest with the Lord.

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Kip & Jane Jacobsen and family

Cindy and family: We are so sorry to hear about Jeff. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is ever anything we can do, please know we are only a phone call away.

Posted by:
Todd, Carlie, Garrett, & Kelsie Davidson

Cindy and Family,We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We will all certainly miss Jeff out on the pulling grounds. Please take comfort in knowing that he is in a much better place.

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Lynn and Gary Remmers

Cindy and Family. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. We had the privledge of getting to know Jeff at Nebraska Bush Puller events and he will be truly missed. We know he so enjoyed that 13 second pass down the track. We wish your family strength during this difficult time. May the memories of Jeff be of comfort to you. Thinking of you- Gary and Lynn Remmers- The Hustler

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Dan and Mary Reeson family

Cindy and your extended families, including Buzz, you have our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Together you will find strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything we can do for you, just say the word.

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Scott & Jean (Popken) Scherer

Cindy and extended families, sorry to hear of your great loss. May you find peace knowing Jeff is without pain. Our prayers are with you.

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Dan & Lana Hagedorn & family

Cindy, Brittney, Tyler, Amanda, Kaylee & extended family, stay strong. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless.

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Fred and JoAnn Ostransky

Cindy and Family: Our thoughts are prayers are with you during this sad time. Our son Mike told us about his passing. May he rest in peace.

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Ervin Hake

Stratman family--Our deepest sympathy to you family.May the Lord be your guide to help you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..Erv,Jolene and Jesse-and the WILDFIRE

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Lela Schaecher

Stratman family: My condolences to all of you. He fought a courageous battle, now is at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May all the wonderful memories get you through the difficult times.

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Bill and Connie Kreikemeier, Kylie, Madison and Makenna

Cindy and family - we are so sorry for your loss. Jeff was a person so full of life, someone who could make you smile every time you talked with him. He will be missed by so many! We will keep your family in our prayers. God bless you all and give you peace.Connie, Bill, Kylie, Madison and Makenna

Posted by:
Eric Hagedorn

Tyler and the Stratman Family Im very sad to hear about Jeff, he was a great guy and a good friend im so sory for your loss.

Posted by:
Sharon (Steffensmeier) Braun

My sympathy to Cindy and family. I am saddened for your loss. From what I understand, Jeff put up quite a fight these past few years. May you find comfort in knowing that he is now at peace with his maker. May God give you the strength you need in the ensuing days, weeks, and months ahead.

Posted by:
Sharon Eilers

I am so sorry my first message said "Howard" rather than "Jeff." The technology allows me to send a message but not edit it after it is sent. I know that Jeff had a long struggle with his cancer, but know that he is at peace and with the Lord.

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Mary, Hailey, Cody, and Katie Steuter

Cindy, Brittney, Tyler, Amanda, Kaylee & extended family. We are so sorry for your loss, and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will be truly missed.

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Barbara Timmerman-Redmond and Bob Redmond

Cindy and Family -I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your husband and Dad. You are in my prayers.

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Bob and Carol Eilerts

Cindy & Family:Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Somehow you will find the strength to get through each day. Pray for strength as I know this is the only way that we are getting through our loss as well. If you need a good book to read for you and your children, "Tear Soup" by Pat Schweibert is a very good book.Bob and Carol Eilerts

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Jane and Mark Svoboda

Cindy and Family - Jeff was always the one that made high school interesting. He always made it hard not to laugh out loud:) He will be truly missed by all who knew him. You and your family are in our thought and prayers...

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Jeff, Nicole, Justin, and Katie Watson

Cindy and Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for you.

Posted by:
Dave,Sandy,Cody,JordanFischer

Sorry for your loss.We will miss him at the tractor pulls, but he will be in our thoughts and prayers.My God he was always great for a laugh.If you need anything, just call.

Posted by:
Terry And Kim Morsett

Cindy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May you find the comfort you need in God. You will all be in our prayers.

Posted by:
Karen Baumert

Cindy and family, May God give you the strength and comfort you need during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by:
Susan (Meiergerd) Brozik

Cindy and family: I am so sorry to hear about Jeff. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Cindy...you were always a strong person and just know you have friends and family to help you through this.

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Doris (Meister) Batenhorst and Tom Batenhorst

Cindy and extended family...We were so sorry to read about the loss of your husband. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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JANICE CHRISTENSEN DAIN

AUNT ALICE, I AM SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOU HAVE LOST ANOTHER FAMILY MEMBER. YOUR FAMILY HAS HAD SO MANY LOSSES, I CANNOT KNOW HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO LOOSE YOUR GRANDSON. PLEASE OFFER MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU, YOUR NEICE, JANICE

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Harvey & Flo Hunke

Sara Hough and family: You have our deepestsympathy at this sad time. We are so sorrythat you lost someone so dear to you. Ourprayers are with you, Sara, and with the wholefamily.

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Lonnie Behrends

Stratman family - I am sorry to hear about Jeff. I graduated from (SCC) Milford with him and really enjoyed the time we shared together. He was a great friend and person who will be missed. My prayers are with you.