Jack C. Strahl

Jack C. Strahl passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Jack was a devoted husband, adored father and grandfather. He was the foundation, heart, soul and wit of his small family. An astute businessman, Jack was the longtime operator of Frank J. Strahl & Sons Inc., a Danville institution founded by his father in 1924. Jack was an avid traveler who enjoyed being anywhere he wasn't. He was known for planning trips while on a trip. His sense of humor, pranks and fun loving nature were balanced with his business acumen and generosity. He lived life his way - all in. "Go big or go home" wasn't just something he frequently said, it was representative of his enthusiasm for life as a whole. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank J. Strahl, Sr. and Georgia (Watson) Strahl; a brother, Frank J. Strahl Jr.; sisters, Mary Jayne Wadsworth, Margaret Frances Strahl, Barbara Gonzales, Patricia Clark, Sandra Lynch and Janice (Toni) Naylor. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sally J. (Pettigrew) Strahl; daughter, Susan (Stephen) Hayes; granddaughter, Shelby West; grandson, Clayton West; sisters, Marjorie Watters, Joann Wells and Georgia Lee Hanciaux and brother, Edward Strahl. Jack was a Mason and Shriner. He proudly served in the US Army and was a Master Plumber. A celebration of Jacks life will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61834. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Entombment will be at the Spring Hill Cemetery & Mausoleum at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Please join Jacks family in sharing photos, videos and memories of his life through his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com