Mary Claire Strubbe Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

After a full life of 81 years, Mary Claire Beatty Strubbe died on July 22, 2022, from natural causes. She was born in January 1941 to Bob and Claire Beatty in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated as valedictorian of Lindbergh High School Class of 1958, and attended St. Louis University on a full scholarship, graduating in 1962 with a degree in English and Psychology. Mary had an extensive career. She worked at Ford Motor Company, taught school, and then worked at human services agencies for both the state of Missouri and Texas. She retired in 2001, which gave her more time to pursue her hobbies of reading (particularly Agatha Christie and Martha Grimes mysteries), quilting, cooking, baking, and playing casino slot machines. Mary was a devoted wife for 59 years, traveling with Carl to 48 states, 12 countries, and innumerable quilt stores, casinos, and national parks. One of Mary’s dreams was to see the Louvre in Paris, which she did in 1990. Carl and Mary had four children, all of whom are married: Laura and Dave Wolbrueck, David and Lori Strubbe, Tom and Audra Strubbe, and Steve and Melissa Strubbe. Mary then got to spoil four grandchildren – Rachel Wolbrueck, Wolfgang Strubbe, CJ Strubbe, and Johann Strubbe. Other survivors include sister Colleen Miller, cousin Marcia Dohack, sister- and brother-in-law Annette Abt and Gary Strubbe, and many other cousins, nieces, and nephews around the country. Since October 2019, Mary lived at Focused Care at Stonebriar skilled nursing facility where she received excellent care. Pat, Carl, Barrett, Cindy, Lee, and Fred were especially helpful. We would also like to thank the Hospice Austin care team (Terri, Veronica, and David), which has been invaluable for the last two years. We appreciate their loving concern and attention. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Austin. The family will receive friends on August 2 from 7 – 9 p.m. (As a tribute to Mary, loud Hawaiian shirts are suggested for this event!). The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on August 3, followed by lunch and stories from the family. Both events will be at the American Legion Hall, 1000 North Georgetown Street, Round Rock, Texas.

Mary Claire Strubbe

January 21, 1941 - July 22, 2022