Norman "Wade" Strunk

Apr 8, 1954 -

Dec 27, 2025

Norman "Wade" Strunk, 71, passed away on Dec. 27, 2025, at his home in Wasilla, Alaska. Wade was born on April 8,1954, in Klamath Falls, Ore., to Cecil and Anna Lou (Cook) Strunk. He married Collene Martinson on Aug. 14, 1972. Wade moved his family to Alaska in 1975, eventually making the Mat-Su Valley his home.

Wade worked road construction with multiple companies all over the Alaska road system. Wade and his wife built three homes and helped their children build their homes. His favorite pastimes, after retiring, were spending time with his children and grandchildren, driving the Alcan to visit family in the Lower 48, spending time woodworking, and having a greenhouse and a small orchard. Wade was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 from 1976-2006.

Wade is survived by his children, Karen Dishneau, Lynette (Ben) Warhus, Ken Strunk and Brian (Emalee) Strunk; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five sisters, Darlene Rinck, Luella Rinck, Doris Strunk, Vivian LaMere and Jennifer Nygren; and brother, Darwin Strunk. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Anna Lou Strunk; wife, Collene Strunk; and grandson, K. Oliver Strunk.

Flowers can be accepted at 5260 West Bromley Drive, Wasilla, AK 99623.