On Friday, March 15, 2013, Thomas Edward Straub, Sr. passed away at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC. Thomas is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Anne Straub, son Thomas Edward Straub, Jr., daughter Sheryl Anne West and husband Stephen, daughter Sharon Anne Leinemann and husband Mark, and grandchildren Aeron West and Alexis and Theodor Leinemann. A private service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery's Columbarium at a later date. Donations can be made in memory of Thomas Edward Straub, Sr. to the Fisher House at the Washington, DC VA Medical Center serving hospitalized veterans. Donations can be sent to: Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Voluntary Service (135) Attn: Fisher House Account, 50 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20422; Phone: 202-745-8320; Fax: 202-745-2281. Point of contact for all VS funds is Ms. Stephanie W. Burns, Chief of Voluntary Service. Or you can donate online by clicking on the link under Memorial Donations.