ERNEST "ERNIE" F. STRAIT, also known as "Cookie", age 77, of Washington Court House, passed away from this life at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and entered his Heavenly Home in the arms of his Savior. Born on August 27, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ernest Clayton and Elizabeth Ellen Wamsley Strait. On August 5, 1972, he married the former Juanita J. Young, who survives.
Ernie worked as a Custodian for twenty-one years for Hamilton County School until his retirement, he then worked for another eight and half years at Franklin Tractor Sales. He was an avid fan of both the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Reds. Ernie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his loving wife of more than fifty-two years, survivors include his sister, Sharon Chandler of Columbus; his brothers, James Strait of Circleville and Raymond (Patty) Strait of Washington C.H.; his brothers in-law, John Young of Kenova, W.V. and James (Brenda) Young of Pr

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