Eric Strull
Eric Todd Strull, 64, passed away April 1, 2025, after a valiant three-year battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Eric was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 21, 1961, to Adrienne and Philip Strull, their beloved second son.
Growing up, Eric always wanted to please his parents, teachers and coaches. He was a straight-A student, and his teachers loved him; he never gave them any problems. He was a Little League all-star, always willing to do whatever his coaches asked. His athleticism and grades were the envy of his friends.
In 1973, the family moved to Dallas. During his middle school and high school years, Eric was actively involved in the Dallas AZA and BBYO chapters. He attended Richardson High School, where he was the Eagles’ starting second baseman and earned all-district honors in 1977, 1978 and 1979. In 1978 and 1979, he was named to the DFW all-Metroplex team. Also in 1978, he was a member of the RHS District 13-4AAA championship team.
Eric was an accomplished student and earned a recommendation to the United States Air Force Academy, where he played second base and studied international public affairs. He was a proud Air Force veteran.
After returning to Dallas, Eric met Margo Wolfson, the love of his life, and they married June 26, 1987.
Eric often said his greatest accomplishment was being a father. Nothing gave him more joy and pride than his children, Alec and Courtney. He was a devoted and loving dad throughout their lives. He was also a joyful and caring dad to the family’s many dogs.
In 2024, he became a grandfather with the birth of his grandson, Brooks Bowen Strull, whom he adored.
Eric was a member of Congregation Shearith Israel and Tiferet Israel for almost 40 years. In 2022, he and Margo visited Israel with members of Shearith Israel. For Eric, it was the trip of a lifetime, helping to bookend a life dedicated to his faith and Judaism.
Eric was a loyal fan of every Dallas sports team and enjoyed attending Mavericks, Stars, Cowboys and Rangers games with his family. Baseball was always an integral part of his life and the extended Strull family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Philip Strull; aunts Maxine Henkin, Joyce Chernoff and Joan Shea; uncle Martin Strull; and cousin David Goldstein.
Survivors include his devoted wife of almost 37 years, Margo; son, Alec, and daughter-in-law, Montana Strull; daughter, Courtney Strull, and her partner, Andrew Mihalick; grandson, Brooks Strull; mother, Adrienne Strull; brother, Brian Strull, and his wife, Susy; sister, Valerie Newberg, and her husband, Jeff; sister-in-law, Keo Strull; parents-in-law, Rosalyn and Maury Wolfson; brother-in-law, Barry Wolfson; and dozens of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Eric was a truly good and kind human. His superpower was his kindness, which was felt by every soul he touched. He was the very definition of a mensch.
He fought glioblastoma like a warrior, with courage and an iron will to live. His loss is immense for all who knew and loved him.
Eric, Dad, Papa E — you were the best. We will love and miss you forever. May your memory always be a blessing.
Services were held Thursday, April 3, 2025, and led by Rabbi Shira Wallach of Congregation Shearith Israel.
To honor his memory, donations may be made to Congregation Shearith Israel or Operation Kindness.
The family thanks Eric’s caregivers over the past three years, along with Drs. Youseff and Patel, Jolene and Rachel, and the entire team at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The family also thanks Eric’s longtime doctors Zik, Vas, Vasquez and Siddiqui, and longtime caretakers Angela, Isi and Liza. A special thank you to the Drs. Mitchell for their love and guidance throughout this journey.
Helaine Trachtenberg
Helaine Sue Crohn Berger Trachtenberg, 92, passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2025.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on Aug. 11, 1932, she graduated from Highland Park High School and later earned an associate degree in interior design. At Lake Texoma, one of her favorite places to fish and have fun, she brought style to boats through her business, Helaine Designs.
Helaine loved to cook and shared her passion through her culinary treats. One of her other passions was art — she loved to paint and gifted her artwork to family and friends. She was beloved by a broad group of lifelong friends, including “The Vodka Girls,” with whom she shared years of laughter, love and friendship.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Mary Crohn, and her dear brother and sister-in-law, Buddy and Ellyn Crohn.
She is lovingly remembered by her children, Barbara Einsohn (Philip), Mindy Berger (Terri) and Steven Berger (Elizabeth); and remembered as Nonnie by her beloved grandchildren, Gabriel, Emily, Max (Shannyn), Blake, Kyle, Jacque (Ian), and Jessica (Jacob), and by her adored great-grandchildren, Osiav, Zayla, Cosmo, Nicholas, Bishop, Collin, Jackson, Noelle and Collette, as well as her nieces and nephews.
The family thanks Tammy, Sherrea and all who cared for Helaine with kindness and dignity.
A memorial service was held Thursday, April 10, at Temple Emanu-El. Please consider a donation to the Temple Emanu-El Rose Marion and Lee H. Berg Building Fund or your favorite charity.
