Mary Rose Stratman

Mary Rose Stratman, 63, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. Mary was born on September 17, 1961 in Evansville to the late Robert J, Sr. and Patricia (Hartmann) Herrmann. She was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vanderburgh County where she helped organize the Little Ceasar’s fundraiser that purchased new playground equipment at the school. She was also a proud Fall Festival Fairy at St. Joe and instrumental in fundraising for the tennis courts at Mater Dei High School. Mary worked as a registered nurse. Her interest in nursing began as a volunteer Candy Striper at Deaconess Hospital. She later worked at Deaconess in rehab. She was so passionate about patient care that she was nicknamed, “Scarey Mary”. She briefly left nursing to stay home with her children, but after eighteen years as a stay-at-home mom, Mary went back into nursing in the Same Day Surgery Center at St. Vincent Hospital. Although she was known as being very fierce and loyal, she also had a soft and compassionate side as well. She enjoyed sitting outside and watching nature, especially the hummingbirds. Mary was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Anthony “Tony” Stratman; daughter, Abby (Curtis) Like; sons, Jake (Clarice) Stratman and Simon Stratman; sister, Phyllis (Mike) Rogers and brothers, Steve (Janie) Herrmann, Robert “Bobby” (Darlena) Herrmann, Jr. and Don Herrmann. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Debbie Herrmann and nephew, Andy Herrmann. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Vanderburgh County, Rev. Eugene Schroeder officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 8:00 PM on Monday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service conducted by the church at 5:00 PM. Friends may also visit from 10:00 AM until service time on Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 6202 W. St. Joseph Road. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Vanderburgh County, 6202 W. St. Joseph Road, Evansville, IN 47720. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Mary Rose Stratman

September 17, 1961 - December 4, 2024