Des Moines, Iowa
1954 - 2016
Ronald Lee Strom
Des Moines
Ronald Lee Strom, 62, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. A service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, October 20, 2016 at St. John's Lutheran Church with a visitation beginning one hour prior at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens.
Ron was born on June 17, 1954 in Topeka, KS to Wilbur Alan and Thelma Mae (Johnson) Strom. He married Bonnie Sue Baker on July 11, 1986 and together they had four children. He worked as owner and operator of Strom Construction Services.
Ron loved his time playing, coaching and assisting with kids' sports; baseball and softball. He was a 21 year volunteer for the Beaverdale Little League. He enjoyed his fishing trips to Minnesota and one recently to Canada. His favorite sports team was KU basketball.
He will be missed by his wife of 30 years, Bonnie; his children, Amy (Jeff), Troy, Aaron and Ann; his grandchildren, Hannah, Abby, Emma and Cooper; his mother, Thelma; his siblings, Alan (Mary), Brian (Kimberly) and Sharon (Ron); along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur.
An evening visitation will be held 5-7p.m., Wednesday, October 19th at Merle Hay Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be received by the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.iowafuneralplanning.com.
Very sorry for your loss. I knew Ron a long time ago for a short while. I am a second cousin to Amy on her mother's side. God's blessings to the family. You are in our prayers.
Pastor Tom & Marilyn Eaves
October 30, 2016 | Barnesville, MN
Dear Bonnie and Family,
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a good man who always took care of his family. He was always there when his parents needed him. A great K.U. basketball fan. Whenever I saw him he always was quick to laugh and always had a smile on his face. His legacy in helping others will always be remembered. God bless all of you in this time of great sorrow.
Love, Cousin Larry and Carol Habluetzel
Overland Park, Ks
Larry Habluetzel
October 22, 2016 | Overland Park, KS
Very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Many great memories of Ron (and Bonnie) at Beaverdale Little League. One of my FAVORITES was when Ron was coaching the Major League Cubs with Aaron & Troy on the team. They were getting beat by the Yankees something like 25-2 going into the last inning. Ron was telling the boys, "don't give up - this game isn't over!" And them boys came back to WIN THE GAME! Ron was smiling from ear to ear. I remember telling him, "Great job, Coach!" He laughed and told me...
Todd Jacobus
October 19, 2016 | Des Moines, IA
Dear Strom family,
Please know that I am thinking about you and pray for God's comfort to come to you through friends and family who love you so much!
Sheryl Reed
October 18, 2016 | West Des Moines, IA
Great guy. He will be missed by many.
October 17, 2016 | Des Moines, IA
I was so shocked and sorry to hear about Ron. Something no one expected. There are so many memories of him growing up and watching him with his family. He was a great guy with a positive outlook and smile. Also a very talented carpenter/contractor. I remember all the help he gave to his folks when they lived on Belle. He will be missed by so many. Many blessings and prayers for his family during these very difficult days ahead.
Marilyn Petr
October 17, 2016 | Overland Park, KS
