Oliver J. Stroh Jr.'s Obituary
Oliver John Stroh, Jr., 82 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on April 22, 2021 at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was born November 6, 1938, in Lively Grove, IL, son of the late Oliver John, Sr., and Freida, nee Davis, Stroh. He was married to Melba, nee Robb, Stroh, who survives him. They were married June 25, 1960, in Sparta, IL.
Oliver was a quiet, loving, and thoughtful husband and family man. He was retired from Chrysler Motors, Fenton, MO, where he was a dedicated and meticulous inspector. He never had a down day and saw the best in everything, and everyone. Oliver had served as a Deacon at the First Baptist Church for many years, and every project that he had overseen was done 'just so'. He loved to go camping, enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Go-cart and stock car racing with Steve made for many great memories.
Also, surviving are two sons, Steven Stroh of New Athens, IL, and Bruce (Patty) Stroh of O'Fallon, MO; five grandchildren, Lindsay (José) Maldonado, Natalie (Cory) Smith, Kayla Stroh, Andrea (Nathan) Siecinski, and Isabella Stroh; three great-grandchildren, Lucas, Mateo, and Leo; a brother, Bobby Stroh of Waterloo, IL, along with other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be on Monday, April 26, 2021, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at the First Baptist Church, Columbia, IL. Funeral services will be held at the church on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 11:00 am, with Pastor Jonathan Peters, officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: American Heart Association, 460 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63141, or the Baptist Children's Home, 949 County Road - 1300 N, Carmi, IL, 62821 .
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