Patricia Strama

Patricia “Pat” Strama, 86, of Princeton passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Patricia was born on March 17, 1938 in Spring Valley, the daughter of Stanley and Madge (Pierce) Podobinski. She married Edward Strama at Hampshire Colony Church in Princeton. Pat worked at Ladder and Bin for many years as their head of merchandising. She was a talented floral and interior designer with an artistic and creative vision for whatever project she was working on. She had the ability to create something beautiful & unique from nearly nothing. Pat was passionate about gardening, creating beautiful outdoor & indoor spaces, cooking, reading and art. Most of all she loved the outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her five children, Terri (John Anson) Gray of Princeton, Brenda (Dave) Biscardi of Gainesville, Fl, Mark (Mary) Russell of Cedar Park, TX, Jaime (Terry) Russell-Polhemus of Princeton and Amber (Kevin) Lund of Princeton; 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers, Stanley “Boge” and Roger Podobinski.

A private family celebration of life will be held in the spring. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Memorials may be made to the family in her memory.

Online condolences may be made at www.grant-johnsonfh.com