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Rosanna Strenke, 76, of Lake Oswego, a former Haines resident, died Dec. 7, 2002, at Tualatin.
Her graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Crescent Grove Cemetery at Tigard.
Rosanna Taylor was born on Aug. 7, 1926, at Haines. A lifetime Oregon resident, she moved to Portland during World War II to work in the shipyards. She was a welder and burner.
She married Oscar Strenke in 1946. They were employed as long-haul drivers in the 1940s and were members of the Teamster’s Union, No. 305. Mr. Strenke died in 1976.
She was a member of the Pit River Indian Tribe of California (Madesi Band).
Survivors include her companion, Marvin Cropp, of Lake Oswego; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Young’s Funeral Home of Tigard is in charge of arrangements.
Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, December 13, 2002
Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor