Robert W. Stramm Jr.

Robert W. Stramm Jr., passed away peacefully upon Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 11, 1945 in Brooklyn to the late Robert and Jessie (Young) Stramm. After graduating from Carmel School in 1964, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Serving from April 16, 1967 to October 2, 1970. On February 6, 1971, Robert married Sharon LaForge. They shared 55 wonderful years together raising their family. Robert worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years with Clove Excavators out of Poughquag. This is where he gained the nickname, Cactus. 

Robert started his firefighting career in the U.S. Navy and then joined the Lake Carmel Fire Department. After many years of service there, he joined the Union Vale Fire Department where he was the assistant chief. In 1993, he joined the Stanfordville Fire Company where he served for 33 years. During that time he served in various roles including chief. 

Robert is survived by his loving wife Sharon Stramm, of Stanfordville. His four daughters, Edith Rickens, of Amenia, Sharon Stramm and spouse Shawn Morrison of Millerton, Becky LeClaire, of Malone and Bobbie Jo Kangas of Wappingers. His seven grand children, Zackery Stramm and his wife Gwen of Stanfordville. Kristen Snyder and her husband Grant, of Millerton, Oby and Jeremy LeClaire of Malone, Megan Smith of Malone, Peyton and Adam Kangas of Wappingers. Great grandsons Connor & Trenton Stramm of Stanfordville and great granddaughter Adiline Smith of Malone. In addition to his two sisters Jean Schnaudigel of Florida and Jessie Wenisch and her husband Bob of South Dakota and many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He was predeceased by his parents and his beloved dog, Conan. 

Family and friends are invited to share memories and offer condolences on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 3:00 to 8:00pm at Peck & Peck Funeral Homes, 7749 South Main Street, Pine Plains, New York. Where a firematic service will take place at 7:30pm. A funeral service will begin at 10:00am on Saturday morning from Peck & Peck. Interment will take place at Stanford Cemetery, Stanfordville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert's memory to the Stanford Fire Company.