Arthur Joseph Straub

ARTHUR J. STRAUB Arthur Joseph Straub, 76, of 123 Asvista Drive, Candler, died Friday, July 20, 2001, at his home. Mr. Straub was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was a son of the late Arthur D. and Anna Wilson Straub. He was an Air Force veteran of both WW II and Korea. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. John’s University and worked for 42 years as a manager with Joseph E. Seagram and Sons in New York City. He had lived in Buncombe County for 16 years and received an AAS Degree in Computer Technology from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute where he served as Adjunct Professor from 1988 - 2000. He was a member of the American Legion and was a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital, having achieved more than 5000 hours service. He was also an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister and lector, as well as being a member of the Finance Council and serving as church Business Manager for seven years. He is survived by his wife, Jane Baxter Straub; five sons, Arthur Straub of Harrisburg, PA, John Straub of Seattle, WA, Thomas Straub of Central Islip, NY, James Straub of Glen Rock, PA, and Robert Straub of Candler; one sister, Janet Golder of Bayshore, NY; one brother, Richard Straub of Ringwood, NJ; and eleven grandchildren. Private interment will be at the NC State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 919 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is in charge of the arrangements.