Bolton D. Strauch, age 92 of North Canton, passed away Wednesday morning November 6, 2013, in Windsor Medical Center. He was born August 19, 1921, in Canton to Emil and Minnie (Dunbar) Strauch. Bolton was a controller-treasurer for Buckeye Sports and retired in 1983. He was a devoted and active member of First Church of the Resurrection (First United Church of Christ) where he served on consistory, the Church foundation and was a Sunday School Teacher. He received his Bachelor's degree from Oberlin College in 1943 and was a WW II Navy Veteran having served in the Pacific Theatre. He is survived by his wife, of 68 years, Martha; daughters, Nancy Strauch of Bedford, Ohio, Mary Strauch of Canton, Martha (Joseph) Bell of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; sons, Thomas (Lynn) Strauch of North Canton, Timothy (Arlene) Strauch of Avon Lake, James (Karen) Strauch of North Canton; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Brian) Hiestand, Kendrick (Jordan) Strauch, Rick (Liz) Strauch, Jeff (Lindsay) Strauch, Andrew (Tara) Strauch, Christianne Strauch, Erin, Megan, Leslie and Christine Bell; great grandchildren, Alexandra and Tristan Hiestand, River Strauch, Rose Strauch, James Strauch and Thaddeus Strauch; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth (James) Kandel, Mike Schmuck, David Schmuck, Barbara (Dan) Ellington. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Strauch and brother, James Strauch. Calling hours will be Monday 10-11:00 a.m. at First Church of the Resurrection. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Bruce Mont officiating. Private burial will be in North Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to First Church of the Resurrection 901 East Tuscarawas Street, Canton, Ohio 44707. (Arnold-Canton 330-456-7291) www.arnoldfuneralhome.com