Bernard E. Strohm Jr.
April 17, 1929 - September 16, 2020
Bernard E. Strohm, Jr., 91, of rural Wapakoneta, died 11:24 a.m., Wed. Sept. 16, 2020, at Mercy Health- St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born April 17, 1929, in Wapakoneta, the son of Bernard W. & Clara (Roth) Strohm. Survivors include, A brother, Herman (Terry) Strohm, Baton Rouge, LA, Friend, Debra Dicke, Wapakoneta, Several nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, William Frederick “Bill” (Eileen) Strohm, Emily Weber, & Mary (Bernie) Halker. A lifelong farmer, Bernard was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. He was an U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a 1948 graduate of Blume High School. His hobbies included farming and gardening. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Sat. Sept. 19, 2020, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445. The family will receive family & friends from 9 a.m. until time of service, Sat. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
Bernard E. Strohm, Jr., 91, of rural Wapakoneta, died 11:24 a.m., Wed. Sept. 16, 2020, at Mercy Health- St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born April 17, 1929, in Wapakoneta, the son of Bernard W. & Clara (Roth) Strohm. Survivors... View Obituary & Service Information