Harold V. Stroh

Harold V. Stroh, 97, of Wapakoneta, died 5:15 p.m., Tues. Sept. 29, 2015, at Otterbein-Cridersville, of complications of kidney failure. He was born Dec. 9, 1917, in St. Marys Twp., Auglaize Co., the son of Vernon & Ella (Vordermark) Stroh. On July 9, 1942, he married Edith M. Kohler, and she died July 26, 2014. Survivors include, 8 children, Rita (Jerry- dec.) Market, Columbus, OH; Jim (Jan) Stroh, Hilton Head, SC; Sue (Dave) Howe, Wapakoneta, Judy (Joe) Lenhart, Wapakoneta, Mary (Larry) Copeland, Wapakoneta; Patty (Bob) Heller, Hamilton, OH, Mike (Peggy) Stroh, Wapakoneta, Diane (Bruce) Schweitzer, Crescent Springs, KY; 25 grandchildren, Steve Market, Julie (Rick) Naus, Dennis Market, Ryan (April) Stroh, Chrissa (Brad) Waite, Todd (Denise) Howe, Chad (Angie) Howe, Kurt (Nikki) Lenhart, Brad (Lori) Lenhart, Jamie Lenhart, Shane Schlueter, Stacy (Rob) Motter, Sara (Mike) Seger, Scott (Kara) Copeland, Kimberly (Greg) Bader, Brad Copeland, Jen (Joe) Templeton, Mike (Alicia) Heller, Kim Heller, Shawn (Angela) Stroh, Stephanie (Seth) Bowersock, Katie (Matt) Cooper, Bret Schweitzer, Blaine Schweitzer, & Ben Schweitzer; 35 great grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Stroh, New Knoxville; a sister-in-law, Jean Stroh, Pataskala, OH; numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Roland Stroh, a sister & spouse, Gladys & Vernon Fledderjohann, and a sister-in-law, Barbara Stroh. Harold was a lifelong farmer. He retired from farming in 2003, but still stayed active on the farm. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, and the Farm Bureau. He enjoyed working on the farm, playing cards, boating, wintering in Florida with his wife Edith, and spending time with his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Sat. Oct. 3, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, Rev. Daniel Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends 3-8 p.m., Fri. and 9-10 a.m., Sat., at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church Renovation Fund or Otterbein-Cridersville Benevolent Fund.

Harold V. Stroh

December 9, 1917 - September 29, 2015