Richard “Sarge” Miller Strieter, 62, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015.
He was born Oct. 3, 1952, in LaPorte to Richard Martin Strieter and Pauline Jean Godsey Strieter, both of whom preceded him in death.
Sarge wrestled and played football for LaPorte High School. He graduated in 1971 and went on to play football for Montana Tech. His team was runner-up to the national champions his freshman year. Sarge was inducted into the LaPorte Slicers Football Hall of Fame on May 7, 1994. Sarge loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life. Sarge had been employed by Strieter’s Lawn and Garden in sales. He was also employed by McCulloch and Poulan.
He is survived by a daughter, Ava Strieter of South Bend, IN; a son, Baret Strieter of LaPorte; a grandson; and a sister, Diana (John) Gunnell of Indianapolis.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Essling Funeral Home, 1117 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.
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