Willard Russell Strang Jr

January 15, 2021

Niskayuna- Willard Russell Strang Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Willard R. and Viola (Fink) Strang Sr. Willard moved to the Schenectady area as a child and was a lifelong area resident, graduating from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1948. He went on to study at Siena College and soon after, enrolled in the General Electric Apprentice Program where he studied tool design and mechanical drafting. Willard enjoyed a career of over 40 years with GE and KAPL until his retirement in the mid 1990’s. In 1970, Willard was married to the love of his life, Barbara (Terk) Strang and had just celebrated the 50th anniversary of their union. Willard enjoyed spending his free time on the golf course, was fascinated with cars and could often be found listening to some of his favorite jazz records. He had resided at the Atria Guilderland for the past several years. In addition to his parents, Willard was predeceased by his brother, Robert B. Strang. Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara Strang; his daughter, Jennifer Strang and her husband Anthony Pisarenkov and his brother-in-law, Walter Terk. In light of the current pandemic, funeral services will be held privately amongst family. Interment will take place at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Willard’s name to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. Arrangements have been entrusted to Griswold Funeral Home, Schenectady.