Teacher, religious teacher and cantor - Feist Strauss

Feist Strauß, born on December 17, 1834 in Kleinheubach, was the son of teacher Wolff Strauß and Karoline Wolff, née Goldschmidt. After studying at the school teachers' seminary in Würzburg, Feist Strauß taught first at two private posts in Eltville and Geldern and then at the elementary school in Obermoschel. In 1868, he then took up the post of teacher, religion teacher and cantor in Oettingen, where he had been active for many years. In 1893 Feist Strauß was able to celebrate his 25th anniversary of service under great recognition, appreciation and honor of his work on the part of the Israelite as well as the communal community. Feist Strauß was married to Sophie, née Schwab. He died in the 30th year of his tireless work on April 27, 1898. He is buried in the Jewish cemetery in Oettingen.