Donald D. Straub's Obituary
Donald D. Straub, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the age of 81 years. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. Don proudly served his country in the US Navy. After his Navy service Don became a Police Officer with the Orlando PD, where he worked for 26 years before retiring as Captain. He was married to Ann Lee Straub for 49 years. She passed away on August 11, 2006. Don is remembered and will be dearly missed by his daughter and son-in law, Linda and Frankie Acevedo of Longwood, Florida; daughter and son-in law, Cathy L. and John Friend of Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida; son, Donald D. Straub, Jr. of Mount Dora, Florida; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin J. and Judy Straub of Dundee, Illinois; as well as 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to gather for viewing on Thursday, April 25 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the funeral home. He will be buried with military honors on Friday at 10:30 am at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Cornerstone Hospice; www.cshospice.org
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