Seth H. Strait of Columbus, NY passed away at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY on September 6, 2023 at 85 years old.

Seth was born on January 1, 1938, in the Town of Sherburne to Lee and Julia (Scott) Strait.  Seth served in the US Army from 1961 to 1963 and was stationed in Germany.  After his discharge, he joined the Earlville American Legion and worked for Victory Markets.  He later worked for Wescar Energy Products in Sherburne and Blueox Energy Products in Oxford delivering fuel oil until his retirement in 2000.

On August 4, 1984, Seth married Sandra Weaver Curry, his beloved wife of 39 years who survives him.  Seth was stepfather to Sandra’s two daughters Andrea Curry Steele (Claude) of Greene and Bonnie Curry Ohl of Sherburne, who also survive.  He is survived by grandchildren Ron Hueth, Jarid Hueth and fiancée Kaitlyn Rivera and Hawk Bruno (Amber), and great grandchildren, Brayden, Nevaeh, Alijah Bruno, Kinley and “baby Seth” Hueth.

Seth is survived by his sister, Mary Strait, and nephews and nieces Tom Strait and his sons Adam (Shelley) Strait, Grover Lee (Billie Jo) Strait and, Daughter and Seth’s goddaughter, DeAnne Horn. Jackie Doyle (James) and her son Michael (Shelby) Doyle, Greg Strait, Mark Strait and Beth Vandenbosch.

Seth is also survived by sisters-in-laws, Myrtle Crandall (Francis) and Juanita Cross (Ray), Jeanette Hall and brother-in-law Delbert Weaver, and many nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.

He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers and sisters and their spouses, Edward and Grace Strait, Lee and Doris Strait and Marion Cross.

Seth loved hunting and fishing with his best friend Bob Collar who predeceased him.  He especially enjoyed hunting rabbits with his many Beagles. In the Summer Seth would take his boat on the lake fishing.  He and Sandra enjoyed many camping excursions with their friends in the Leatherstocking J’s Camping Group and enjoyed traveling with friends and family. He could often be found with friends at Judy’s Coffee Shop in Sherburne where Judy referred to him as her most popular “storyteller”.  Seth loved to tell stories and jokes and had a awesome sense of humor. He was a dedicated member of the Columbus Community Church where he served as a Trustee and mowed their lawns for over 30 years with his beloved John Deere tractors.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Columbus Community Church, 4311 State Hwy 80, New Berlin, NY 13411 with Pastor Dick Sliter officiating.  The American Legions of Sherburne and Earlville military service to honor his time in the military.  Calling hours will be from 10:00 - 11:00 AM prior to the funeral service.  A luncheon will be served immediately following the service at Whitney House next to the church, which will be provided by the CCC Good Neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Columbus Community Church Memorial Fund, 3908 St. Hwy 80, Sherburne, NY  13460.