Last Updated on October 19, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

John T. Strahlem, age 79, Logansport, passed away at 7:35 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Parkview Logansport Hospital.

Born March 19, 1947, in Logansport, he was the son of Harry Dale and Florence Jane Corcoran Strahlem.

On December 22, 1973, he was married to Jean Thorington, who survives.

John was retired from General Motors in Kokomo.

His memberships include the American Legion Post 60, VFW Post 3790, Moose Lodge #323 and Logansport Elks #66. He was also a member of the UAW.

John was a member of the Tipton Masonic Lodge and the Logansport Shrine Club.

John liked sitting on his deck. He enjoyed his friends and family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

John was a member of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He was in the 101st Airborne Ranger. 

Surviving, in addition to his wife, is a daughter, Lori Barkas, Logansport; sister, Jane Patch, Logansport; six grandchildren, Justin Strahlem, Amber (Greg) Moolenaar, Alex (Megan) Appollonio, Jenna Burkhart, Tyler Strahlem, and Carrie Strahlem.

Also surviving are ten great grandchildren, Aspen, Sydney, Ryland, Keira, Carson, Maggie, Hallee, Lucas, Emalynn, Kaia; brother-in-law, Steve Harvey, sister-in-law, Jill Strahlem; a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by sons, Thomas Strahlem, Donald Gaddis; sister, Dottie Harvey;  brothers, Bill Strahlem, Dave Strahlem; sister-in-law, Joan Strahlem;

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 23rd, at Kroeger Funeral Home.

Full military honors by uniformed members of the United States Army and Cass County Honor Guard will be accorded at 6:00 p.m. Friday, following visitation.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to his grandson’s ongoing fight against cancer in care of Kroeger Funeral Home. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Everyone is invited to the American Legion on Burlington Avenue following the service for refreshments and fellowship.

Kroeger Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be shared at https://www.kroegerfuneralhome.com.