Clarence "Jack" Stratton

Clarence “Jack” Stratton, Jr., 84, Auburn, Kansas, beloved father, grandpa, great-grandpa, and great-great-grandpa, who loved his family dearly and would do anything for them, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, February 24, 2025. Jack was born March 26, 1940, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Clarence, Sr. and Lavania Dell Stratton and graduated from Neodesha High School. He was employed by the City of Topeka Engineering Department as a registered land surveyor, retiring in 1993 with 34 years of service. On June 18, 1960, Jack and Mary Kay Stebbins were united in marriage, enjoying more than 63 years together prior to her death March 8, 2024. In 1979, Jack and Mary Kay owned the Spot Tavern in Topeka until 1981 when they sold it and bought the Bar JK in Pauline, owning it until Jack retired. When Mary Kay retired, they loved to travel and would join other snowbirds to winter in Port Aransas, Texas in their camper. When their son Kelly moved to Florida, they began to winter there eventually buying a park model which they sold in 2023. Jack liked to fish, garden, play cards and attend any grandchild’s event. He could be found daily having coffee and telling stories at the Wind Tunnel in Auburn. Jack loved his family and he loved life. His kindness and good humor were well known in the Topeka and Auburn communities where he was loved and respected. Grateful to have shared Jack’s life are his son, Don Stratton (Lisa); 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren (with two more due in June); and his sisters, Jan Bleam and Phyllis Ogle. Jack was also preceded in death by his daughters, Pam Snyder and Susan McDonald, his son, Kelly Stratton and his sister, Lee Batcher. Family will greet friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, March 3, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, at the Auburn Community Center, Auburn KS. Jack was a lifelong KC Chief’s fan, so please consider wearing your Chief’s apparel in his honor and memory. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Auburn Community Center Association (ACCA) and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Clarence "Jack" Stratton

March 26, 1940 - February 24, 2025