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Neal Stratton Obituary

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The Air Force brought him to Colorado Springs in 1951 where he married Carol Cool on November 6, 1954. He joined the Colorado Springs police department in January 1956 as a Patrolman and retired as a Deputy Chief in 1986. He also served as acting chief for one year.
Neal is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carol, children, Brad, Donna and Dale, brother, Larry Stratton of Vancouver, Washington, sister, Uvon Shephard of Sandy, Oregon, son-in-law, Bill Holstein, daughters-in-law, Mary Stratton, Wendi Grba and Cindi Allmendinger, his grandchildren, Ryan Stratton, Melissa and Rob Ryerson, Erin and Johnny Cheng, Matt Stratton and Taylor Stratton and great grandchildren, Levi and Hadley Cheng and baby Ryerson, who is due in October.
NEAL STRATTON
November 21, 1930
July 25, 2018
Neal was born on November 21, 1930 in Cherokee, Iowa, to a family of itinerant farmers who also lived in Missouri and Oregon.
His family was always his number one priority and he also enjoyed fishing, golf, tennis and gardening. He was a member of the Colorado Springs and Colorado Police Protective Associations, the Rotary and the Colorado Springs Country Club.
Services for Neal will be on Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Swan Law Chapel, 501 N. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs. Viewing will begin at 4 pm, and the funeral service will begin at 5 pm.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Neal may donate to the Colorado Springs Police Protective Association (website http://csppa.org) or to the Rotary Club (website http://www.rotaryclubof-coloradosprings.org)

Published by The Gazette on Jul. 29, 2018.
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My sincere condolences to the Stratton family. Mr Stratton help me more than once thru my Misguided youth and it was never forgotten. Mr Stratton You were TRULY!! one of the good guys. Love and Peace from the Stone Family.

DAVID STONE

August 10, 2018

My condolences and prayers to Carol and the family. Neal was an amazing man with a kind and gentle spirit. I have many fond memories of him, including learning to water ski behind his boat. RIP Neal and may GOD provide comfort to all.

Matt Cook

August 4, 2018

Carol my heart goes out to you. So many memories of that sweet man! Baseball & Tomatos come to mind!

Kathleen Parsons

August 1, 2018

Neal was tough yet kind. When I was a young rookie officer, Neal was the detective who guided me through the process of filing felony charges against a suspect that I had arrested. Neal made a lasting impression on me with his kind, helpful, patient and gracious guidance he gave me at that time in my career. Neal earned and had my respect during the times he served as an assistant chief and acting chief. RIP Neal. You made a profound difference in my life and I am certain in many others.

Joe Vernier

Coworker

August 1, 2018

My condolences to the Stratton Family. I've known Neal for a very long time, what a great man. He will be greatly missed.

Gene Pascarelli

July 31, 2018

May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.

Harry Lee Allen Family

July 29, 2018

One of the best guys I ever worked with, RIP Big Daddy !

July 29, 2018

My sincere condolences to the Stratton Family. Knew Neal through my working with the City. He was one of the nicest, kindness men one would have the honor of knowing.

JJ Klikus

July 29, 2018

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