Earl S. Strait, 65, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on September 16, 2023. Earl was born on February 5, 1958, in St. Louis Park & graduated from Benilde St. Margaret in the class of 1976. He was a beloved husband of 43 years to Tina (Michaelson) and a devoted father to Krista Bradley, Vincent (Meghan), and Montana (Melissa). Earl was also a proud grandfather to Carter, Elliot, Quintin, Eve, Felix, Lachlynn, Leif, and Sloane. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank, his mother, Marion, son-in-law, Joel and his brother, Gary. Earl is survived by his siblings Joyce Beissel (Jerry), Carol, Mark (Mary), and Paul (Reiden).

Earl was an accomplished mechanic, dedicating his career to his passion for understanding how things work and fixing them.  This curiosity came from watching his dad repair appliances and spend time in the garage tinkering.  Earl was known to use these skills to help many people in the town he grew up in and included everything from fixing cars, clearing trees after a storm, building garages, the list goes on forever.  He was always there to lend a hand when needed to anyone who asked and all he needed in return was a thank you. 

In his free time, Earl enjoyed pheasant hunting, fishing, and spending quality time with his friends. Earl also adored his grandchildren and spent countless hours chasing them around and playing with them. Earl was kind, smart, and had a great sense of humor. He was loved and respected by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

A memorial service to celebrate Earl's life will be held on Monday, October 9th, at Excelsior Covenant Church located at 19955 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331. Visitation will begin at 10am, followed by the service at 11am. The service will be followed by a light lunch and burial at Gethsemane Cemetery, located at 8151 42nd Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55427.

Earl S. Strait will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. His kindness, generosity, and warm spirit will be remembered forever.