Groton, South Dakota
Groton: Services for Vicki Strom, 52, of Groton will be 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Groton. Rev. Matt Richards will officiate.
Burial will follow in Groton Union Cemetery, under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel in Groton.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the church, with a 7 p.m. prayer service.
Vicki passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.
Vicki Lynn was born Nov. 14, 1957, in Aberdeen to Casey and Dorothy (Olson) Clark. She was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen and confirmed at Good Shepherd Lutheran in Ipswich. Vicki graduated from Ipswich High School in 1976.
On Sept. 17, 1977, she united in marriage with Alan Strom in Aberdeen, and they made their home near Groton. Together, they had two sons, Nicholas and Jackson. Vicki enjoyed watching her two sons grow while helping Alan on the family farm.
Vicki became a member of the United Methodist Church in Groton and taught Sunday school there for 18 years. She was also active in the May Breakfast and had recently remodeled both the church library and chapel.
Vicki was a natural giver, caring for her family, church and community. When her children were in elementary school, she became involved in PAC and helped organize the first of many Holiday Home Tours.
Vicki enjoyed any time spent with family. She lived life to its fullest . . . she enjoyed traveling, reading, watching movies, fishing, and bird-watching, among other things. She was artistic and excelled at the arts, including sketching, clay modeling and painting with water, oils and chalk. Her creativity could be seen in her flower gardens, her home and in her work at Four Seasons Gift Shop. Her memory will forever be in our hearts.
Celebrating her life through memories is her husband, Alan; their sons: Nicholas and Jackson of Fargo, N.D.; her mother, Dorothy (Fritz) Fiala of Browns Valley, Minn.; mother-in-law, Doris Strom of Groton; and her siblings: Ginger (Joe) Kuschel of Browns Valley, Scott (Rhonda) Clark of Aberdeen, Colleen (Jeff) Schnaidt of Aberdeen and Julie (Steve) Schaller of Groton.
Preceding her in death was her father, Casey, and her father-in-law, Lloyd.
Honorary casketbearers will be all of Vicki's nieces and nephews.
Casketbearers will be David Dell, David Stahl, Barney Dombrowe, Jerry Johnson, Joe Kuschel, Riley Kuschel and Jerry Ray Johnson.
Memorials are preferred to the United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 906 N. First St., Groton, SD 57445.
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This obituary was originally published in the Aberdeen American News.
I grew-up with Vicky and she was always a bright light and good freind all the way through high school. I didn't keep in touch which was my loss for she was a very great person.I'm deeply sadden to her of her passing. But know she is a bright light in Heaven.
Wes Wietgrefe
August 06, 2010 | Cottage Grove, MN
I am so sorry to hear the news about Vicki. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.
May you continue to celebrate the wonderul memories she left behind at this very difficult time. And may the peace of the Living God, thru prayer guard your hearts and thoughts to help all of you cope without her. Reliance on the strenght of the Creator of all living things, to keep on going now and in the days ahead. Phil 4:6,7,13
janet
August 06, 2010
My Heart goes out to all of the family. May the happy memories help you through this time, Al, Nick, Jack. Vicki so enriched my life. I thank her so much for sharing her family with me. for many years I was a part of that family. I remember so many happy times with all of them.I will miss her very much.
Jean Clark- Moe
August 05, 2010 | Bismarck, ND
The Ryckmans send heartfelt condolences to you; Alan, Nick and Jackson. We are so sorry for your loss. Vicki always had a gentle smile to share. Know we are thinking of you ---
Inel, Allen, Dale, Jordan Ryckman
July 31, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I'm so glad I got to know Vicki when I did. She was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. May God help you heal in the days ahead.
Darcy McCloud
July 31, 2010 | Stratford, SD
May the happy memories you share with family and friends comfort you during this time of sadness.
Celeste Wherry
July 31, 2010 | Hutchinson, MN
So very sorry to hear of your loss. It has been many years but have great memories of Vicki as a beautiful little girl. Heartfelt condolences to her family, specially her mother Dorothy, Bonnie and Lloyd Strouckel Casa Grande, Az/
Bonnie Strouckel
July 31, 2010 | Casa Grande, AZ
I was so sorry to hear the news of Vicki's passing. I attended Ipswich High with her and noted how beautiful, vibrant and happy she was at our 20th reunion. My condolences to all.
Mike Christy
July 31, 2010 | SLC, UT
So sorry to read of Vickie's passing.
She touched many in her short years.
George & Mick Dylla
Watertown, SD
July 31, 2010
