Paul Joseph Straussberg, 74, of Festus died Dec. 4, 2018, at Mercy Hospital South in south St. Louis County. Mr. Straussberg was a retired leadworker from the former St. Joe Lead Co. and Doe Run Corp. in Herculaneum. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church south of Festus. He loved being with his grandchildren, enjoyed fishing and attending deer camp. Born June 28, 1944, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Sara Catharine (DeClue) and Percy J. Straussberg.
He is survived by his wife: Judy (Murphy) Straussberg; a son: Michael Straussberg of Festus; and a daughter: Jamie Cupp of Festus; and five grandchildren: Owen Straussberg, Alex Straussberg, Mahayla Straussberg, Carter Cupp, and Addison Cupp.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister: Darlene Marie Straussberg.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at Vinyard Funeral Home, 616 W. Main St., in Festus. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until time of funeral services at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3551 Hwy. 61, officiated by Pastor Kayla Roe. Burial with full military honors will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.