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Samuel STROTHER Obituary
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sam on July 17, 2021. He was 97 years young. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 21, 1923, to Samuel Henry and Katherine (Burkel) Strother. He served in World War II in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 1947 where he earned a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Physics and played on the hockey team.
After graduation, he began his career in sales with Frigidaire Appliances in Dayton, Ohio, and retired from there after 48 years of service. Sam is preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife of 59 years, Sue. He is survived by his daughters, Susan McNulty (Scott Turner), Nancy Strother (Mike
Nelson) and Mary Studebaker (Shane Studebaker), grandchildren Kelley Turpin, Reece McNulty, Shannon McNulty, Tyler Studebaker and Samantha Studebaker and great-granddaughter Leighton Turpin.
A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Georges Episcopal Church, 5520 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45429 on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 pm followed by a church service and private interment.
The family would like to extend a very special thanks to the staff members of Hospice of Miami Valley and Touching Hearts for their exceptional care, kindness and compassion during a very difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of the following organizations in memory of Sam: Wright-B Flyer 10550 Springboro Pike Miamisburg, Ohio 45342 or Washington University Scholarship Fund, MSC 1082, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130.
Everyone should know that Sam was a strong patriarch of his family, a good friend to all and a man who would give his shirt for a friend. He was an exceptional husband and father. He always took care of his children and did his best to teach and guide them. He was a selfless man who cared more about others than himself. He is loved and will be missed by many. Please know that as a man with three daughters he didn't get married until he was 35 (the year was 1958) years old and
didn't have any hot water to take a shower until he was 70 (the year was 1993). If you are lucky enough to know Sam Strother, you are lucky enough.
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Richard Holt
July 12, 2022
I always enjoyed taking Sam to lunch whether it was Frisches, Awful Waffle or Steak and Snake. He enjoyed taking a break from brown bagging it. Miss him dearly!
Richard
August 4, 2021
So sorry to hear of Sam's passing I thought highly of him. I can not attend the service having problems of my own. My mobility is way off.
Tim Gaffney
July 30, 2021
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Tim Gaffney
July 30, 2021
I knew Sam as a Wright B Flyer volunteer. He was always friendly and pitched in to work. I marveled at his youthfulness. While I mourn his passing, I will always treasure my memories of him. I was lucky enough to know him.
Yvonne Sams
July 30, 2021
To all the Stronger Family.... You have my deepest, sincerest, heartfelt condolences. May Mr. Strother R.I.P. in the arms of his GOD.
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