Joel Struebing Obituary

My Dear Jody. Where have the Years gone? It has been 5 years since you joined Mom & Dad, and yet You are still so fresh in my Memory, especially Your last weeks that we spent together. I always Loved You, even tho we were apart, You always had a special piece of my heart and I believe that you never stopped caring about Me. We always stayed in close touch over the years. Especially after you told the nurses at the Rehab, Hospital and Hospice that I was "Your Wife". And you still had our Wedding picture up on the wall in Your bedroom. Thank You for being such a Great DAD to our 6 Kids. Rest in Peace My Dear Jody. Till we meet again.

Good times working with Jody, he was well liked and had a great history!!

Jody is forever a LEGEND not only in my eyes but also among the countless he taught and influenced. He was always a calm, cool, collected man that not only expressed his passion for but also passively imposed all of his learning's expressly for the betterment of the Airmen in his sphere of influence. He not only imparted a tremendous amount of raw knowledge to those within his sphere of influence but regularly reached beyond that. He was not only a tremendous asset to the Space Community but also a critical member of the nurturing of new Airman to the Space Community. He will not at a minimum be missed but primarily be regarded as a man of tremendous regard and absolute character. He was not only wiling to better the Space Community but was able to bring those under him to a same if not a higher level.

Jody, I want one more story, one more joke, one more shift, just hear that laugh one last time...

Jody was the kind of person that would help me bring perspective when times were tough. He reminded me that life should be taken one laugh at a time. He was a very generous and wise soul. I learned so much from this man. I was very lucky to have met and work with him when I was in SBIRS. I will keep his words of wisdom and my memories of him close to heart. May you Rest in Peace, Jody!

With love and a heavy heart,

Diego Rojas

I just heard about Jody today--so sorry to hear about his passing. He was such a great co-worker. We worked many shifts on SBIRS together--it was always good to see that he was on the Ops floor--always a pleasure to work with. I will never forget that infectious laugh of his. He will be missed!

Jody was an awesome person. He always had great advice and because of his dramatic life experiences, I knew I should pay attention. He talked about his family all the time and was such a compassionate person. He would bring in food for the SBIRS crews during the holidays, even on his days off. He introduced me to ludafisk, even though I won't be trying that again! "Only if the creek don't rise"!

I truly enjoyed working with Jody on the SBIRS program. He would keep all of us in line and although may have had a gruff exterior, he also had the warmest heart and was dedicated to the mission, always. I am very sorry to hear of his passing and for your loss.

I have great memories of working night shifts with Jody and swapping stories. We worked a lot of those shifts over the years. Sorry to hear of his passing.

To the Struebing Family,
Jody was the "elder statesman" of our mission payload team at SBIRS and a joy to work with and be around. My prayers for healing and comfort are with you.

I just found out about Jody's passing. My condolences to his family. I loved working with Jody and listening to his stories of "the old days". I knew him to be one of the most generous people that I have ever met. He will be severely missed.

A friend, a confidante, a God fearing Man. I can still hear your laughter as you stay true to your Red Beer. You are missed.

To All The Struebing Family,

I knew Jody from the SBIRS program and he was a delight to work with. I am saddened for his passing. Thoughts and prayers to you.

We were so sorry to hear of Jody's passing. We will always remember the fun times in Union NE and being included in your family. The wonderful chef, always making a joke and enjoying his family and all the people around him. Anyone that spent time in your home was blessed and felt the warmth and love. May your family find comfort and peace and know you were much loved.

During the ten years I worked with Jody, I found him totally reliable, straight forward, and a friend. I could ask nothing more. Rest in peace my friend.

To All The Struebing Family,
You are all in our thoughts & prayers at this sad & difficult time . Joel was A Wonderful Man and we are so sorry. He will be missed.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Scott & Mary Sahling

It has been a blessing knowing you. I'll see you in heaven.

In our hearts forever!! You were a great example of how important family is. Will miss that unique laugh.

Uncle Jody will be deeply missed.

One of the GOOD GUYS of his time and a GREAT DAD. Thanks Joe.

Papa Jody was such a unique and wonderful person. Hugs and love to all the rest of the family.

You will be missed so very much my "Dear Forever Friend" and "Dad" of our 6 Kids.

You are missed so very much my "Forever Friend" and "Dad", of our 6 Kids.