William Henshaw Strouse

February 4, 1928 - December 30, 2020

William Henshaw Strouse, age 92 of Henderson, KY, passed away at 7:54 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his home under the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice. In addition to his parents William and Evelyn (Henshaw) Strouse, William was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Rita Sue Strouse, son Jon L. Strouse, sisters Mary Brand and Kathleen “Kitty” Wilhite, and son in law Terry Fields. William was of the Baptist Faith. He retired from Indiana Bell as supervisor after more than 30 years of employment. William had 50 acres of land which he farmed for many years. He was a licensed pilot who enjoyed flying his single engine plane. William was a member of the Rhizpah Shriners, Evansville Lessing Masonic Lodge #464, and was a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by his daughter Ronda Fields of Knoxville, TN; 2 sons Don Strouse and his wife Debbie of Henderson, KY and David Strouse of Rochester, NY; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Private graveside services will be held at Fairmont Mausoleum Chapel with Reverend Tom Emerson officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony’s Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 42420. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com.