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Nancy Straka Obituary
Jul 29, 1955 - Apr 13, 2025
Norwalk
Nancy L. Straka, 69, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by loving family. She was born July 29, 1955, in Norwalk to the late Winfred and Maria (Bukzspan) Rupp. She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1973.
Nancy was selfless, giving, and supportive. She made helping others before helping herself a priority in her life. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed following their extracurricular activities. She was an avid sports fan and loved to watch professional wrestling with her sons. She was a member of Norwalk V.F.W. Post 2743, Norwalk Eagles Club 711, and American Legion Post 41. She had worked at Norstat for many years and also Arthur Corporation. In more recent years, after her retirement, she was a caregiver and driver for people with special needs.
Nancy is survived by her children, Larry (Kristal) Straka, Mark Straka Jr., E.J. (Anna) Straka, and David Straka; grandchildren, John, Tori, Tim, Ella, and Olivia; brother, Michael (Diane) Rupp; sister, Ruth (David) Furyes; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Straka Sr., in 2015; an infant sister, Irma; and an infant granddaughter, Zoe.
Friends and family are invited to her visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk. Graveside committal service will be the following day at Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk, beginning at 11 a.m.
Memorial contribu-tions may be directed to Norwalk Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk, OH 44857, or Susan G. Komen Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 80199, Dallas, TX 75380.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com
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