June Strahm, Devoted to Family and New Glarus Community, Dies at 79

A lifelong New Glarus resident, Strahm worked for the State of Wisconsin and several local businesses, volunteered with 4-H and Girl Scouts, taught Sunday school and devoted much of her life to her family, especially her grandchildren.

June Strahm, Devoted to Family and New Glarus Community, Dies at 79

– Obituary courtesy of Zentner-Beal Funeral Home 

June Ivonne Strahm, age 79 passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. She was born at home in New Glarus, WI in March 26, 1947 a daughter of Ivan and June (Armitage) Zweifel. June graduated from New Glarus High School in 1965 and she was united in marriage to Ronald Strahm on September 9, 1966 at the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus. The union resulted in the birth of their daughter Wendy. As a family they enjoyed numerous camping trips, and they were actively involved in showing horses with their daughter. June worked for the State of Wisconsin until retiring in 2002, She also worked for many years at the New Glarus Bakery, Culvers, and Caseys. June was a member of the Swiss United Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School. She also volunteered as a 4H leader and Girl Scouts Troop Leader. June enjoyed music; she played piano and loved to hear Ronnie sing and play guitar. She loved her family and was very proud to help raise her grandchildren.

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