David Walter Strassel "King Crab Eternal"
Submitted by N.O.V.A.
Times Picayune 11-13-2006


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On the evening of Friday, November 10, 2006, Dave passed away in his
sleep from an apparent heart attack.

A native New Orleanian, Dave graduated from Chalmette High School in
1966 and the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1970, where he
was a member Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity. After a brief time in New
Orleans, he returned to Lafayette and enjoyed a lifetime career as an
agent with Dwight Andrus Insurance.

"King Crab Eternal" as his crabbing buddies knew him, was an avid
reader, enjoyed the theater, films, art, and especially live music.
He was a life long supporter of the New Orleans Jazz Fest and
Festival International de Louisiana and at one time was a partner in
the Grant Street Dance Hall with his cousin, Dan Buckley, Charlie
Goodson, and Stan Goudeau. His sarcastic wit will be missed by the
many people who have introduced themselves as "I'm a friend of David
Strassel".

He is survived by his sister, Julie Ann Strassel and preceded in
death by his parents, Julius Andrew Strassel and Marie Louise
Schwartz Strassel; his former wife, Lynn Groesch and his godchild,
Mrs. Amy Vogt Cartwell.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the English Lutheran
Church, 3701 Cleary Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana 70002.

Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 1:00 PM
in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille. Visiting hours will be observed
Tuesday from 12 Noon until service time at Martin & Castille Funeral
Home in Lafayette.

View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com.

Martin & Castille Funeral Home, Inc. of Lafayette has been chosen to
help with the arrangements. (337) 234-2311.