Photo courtesy of Eisenhour Funeral Home - Blanchard
Dec 12, 1950 - Jan 14, 2026
He was always a kind, thoughtful, genuine person. I thank GOD for the blessing of knowing him and his family.
David Giuliani
February 26, 2026 | Laporte, IN
Sandy- thank you for letting Southside know about Ron’s passing. I have so many good memories of your time at Southside and remember you both and the boys so fondly! Sending love and condolences on behalf of your family of faith at Southside ❤. Blessings to you and your family!
Fran MacEwan
February 19, 2026 | Jacksonville, FL
Offering our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
Eisenhour Funeral Home
January 16, 2026 | Blanchard, OK
Ronald Clare Stroh, 75, of Blanchard, Oklahoma died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with his wife by his side.
Ron was born in Harvey, IL on December 12, 1950 to Clare and Gloria Stroh. He spent his childhood in Illinois and continued his education at Governors State University. He graduated from GSU with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and a Masters in Psychology. He spent many years working with troubled youth in Illinois. In 1984, Ron answered a call to Christian ministry. He attended Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis and graduated with a Masters of Divinity in 1987. While at CTS, Ron met his wife Sandra and they married a week after graduation. He was ordained into Christian ministry in June 1987. In 1989, Ron and Sandy were called to pastor Northwest Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Oklahoma City. While at Northwest, Ron completed his Doctorate in Ministry from Phillips Graduate Seminary. In 1997, Ron and Sandy moved to Jacksonville, Florida where they pastored at Southside Christian Church, Disciples of Christ until retiring in 2007. Upon retirement, they moved back to Oklahoma to be closer to their family.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents Clarence Leo Stroh and Gloria Eileen Stroh. He is survived by his loving wife Sandra Stroh of Blanchard, OK; his children Jeffrey Holmes and wife Amber of Yukon, OK, Timothy Stroh and wife Nicole of Wichita, KS, Kimberly Reeves and husband Gregg of Oklahoma City, OK, Eileen Stroh of Katy, TX, Ronald Stroh, Jr and wife Magen of Wilmington, NC, and Matthew Stroh and wife Miranda of Hendersonville, TN; his grandchildren Whitney, Rex, Brianna, Ashley, Lauren, Sophia, Nicole, Rebel, Parker, Roman, Leightinn, Avery, Aydan, and Theodore; and his brother Daniel Stroh and wife Gale.
A Memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at First Christian Church in Moore, Oklahoma. Private burial will be in Worley Cemetery in Oklahoma City. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com
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