Strauss, Bertha Louise nee Bratzel Bertha Louise Strauss nee Bratzel, 92, formerly of Millstadt, died April 1, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born July 25, 1913, in Hebron, N.D., the daughter of the late George V. and Katherine Bratzel nee Schmallenburger. She married the late William Strauss in 1933; he preceded her in death in 1994. Mrs. Strauss is survived by her daughters Suzie (Kermit) Mueller of Millstadt and Barbara (John) Smith of Frost Proof, Fla.; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister Irma Hecke of Millstadt, and good friends Mike and Sandy Lawlor. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Tobias Bratzel and Wendell Bratzel, and sisters Paula Metzger and Roberta Bieber. Mrs. Strauss was a past member of Zion United Church of Christ in Millstadt. She was a charter member of the VFW Auxiliary Post #7980 in Millstadt. She was an avid quilter at Concordia Church of Millstadt and for the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was the former owner and operator of Strauss Funeral Home in Millstadt. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor Darrell Weber officiating. She is buried at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Millstadt. Memorials may be made to Zion Evangelical Church or Columbia Nutrition Site.