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Rev. Ellis Strunk

Ellis Strunk Obituary

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STRUNK, Rev. Ellis V. Rev. Ellis V. of Hamilton went home to be with his Lord on Sunday October 21, 2007 at the age of 85. He was born January 1, 1922 in Whitley City, KY the son of the late Joel and Martha (Marlor) Strunk. He was a member of Glory Road Baptist Church in New Miami and for many years served the inner city of Cincinnati preaching the Gospel and praising his Savior. He was preceded in death a few days prior on October 17, 2007 by a special friend and love, his second wife Ella Mae (Siler) Strunk, and by his wife and mother of their 7 children, Dessie Lee (Ball) Strunk, son Lenville Strunk, three brothers, two sisters, son-in-law and fishing buddy, Roy Partin and grandson-in-law Jerry Weiland. He is survived by his children Randall (Emma) Strunk, Joyce (Jack) Wade, Charlie (Donna) Strunk, Tony (Leah) Strunk, Ellis Jr. (Myrtle) Strunk, Mary (Joe) Slaughter and 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Alma Sexton and Charity Naylor. His enjoyment was visiting family and friends, testifying for the Lord, Gospel and Blue Grass music and fishing. Visitation will be 12noon to 1:30pm Wednesday October 24, 2007 at the Ivey Funeral Home at Rose Hill Burial Park, 2565 Princeton Rd. Hamilton. Funeral service will be at 1:30pm Wednesday at the Funeral Home officiated by Mike Worrell. Burial to follow in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati.

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Published by Journal-News on Oct. 23, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Ellis Strunk

18 Entries

Iris Goins

November 19, 2007

To the Family of Ellis,
He was a very special person. He loved to sing the Great Speckled Bird for me. Ellis was so proud of his family and loved each one very much! I'm sure he is having a big reunion with loved ones that went on before him. May you find comfort in knowing he is in a better place.
I feel priviledged to have known Ellis and enjoyed him being at Golden Years.
God Bless You,

Jody & Misty Bohn

October 25, 2007

Tony, Leah, Craig & Maggie, Just wanted to say how sorry we are for the passing of your dad, papaw. We
're so happy to see you guys doing okay the other night. Our prayers are with you all. Love you all, Jody, Misty, Emily and Daniel

Catherine Trevena

October 24, 2007

Charlie, Donna and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Charlie, your Daddy is in Heaven right now with our Lord. Rejoice in that knowledge. You will see him again someday. I'm sure he's swapping fish tales as we speak. If we can do anything, please let us know.

Love,

Peter & Catherine Trevena

Patty (Barker) & Cecil Cox

October 24, 2007

Even tho I had only a short time to visit with Uncle Ellis while there in April, he still had the same smile. You could still see the love in his heart for his family and his Lord. He is so proud of all of you and his faith. He has gone to be with his family and I know that my mother (Katherine) will happy to see him. As a child I remember going fishing with him and my Dad. Uncle Ellis always had donuts for me.
Know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love To All

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Angela Vukovic

October 23, 2007

I was very close to this person and yes he was a person. He was very special and his humor was great. I feel as this world was done a favor by having this human bieng on this earth. I will miss him dearly and he held on as long as he could and then some. I know that he will be truly missed. I love you always.
Angela and Mark Vukovic Charlie and Donna Strunk's family.

Some of my memories, Love Lisa

October 23, 2007

weddings 17 years apart

October 23, 2007

Tami Gray

October 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

With deepest sympathy,

Tami

Josh Rosfeld

October 23, 2007

For all the stories you shared
And all the hooks we aired
You brought a smile to my face
So many times they can't be traced
For your time has now came
From now on every fish in your name
Love, Josh

Lisa Rosfeld

October 23, 2007

There are so many memories of my grandpa that I can't list them all
He was always smiling and telling his fish stories. And loving his family. I spent alot of time with him and my grandmother all the years that I was growing up. The best memory I will treasure is him being at my 40th birthday. And dancing with me at my mom' wedding.
I will never forget his smile. And his warm heart.
Love your oldest granddaughter...

BJ and Janie Strunk

October 23, 2007

We want to express our sympathy to the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Ellis will be missed by all who knew him.

Linda & Frank Fazioli

October 23, 2007

I feel so blessed that after so many years apart, I was able to be reunited with Uncle Ellis and my wonderful family. My childhood memories of him were fun. But the one I will hold closest to my heart was the love he held for his family and the Lord. I thank God for allowing Uncle Ellis to be on this earth so long and touch so many lives. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Charlie and Donna Strunk

October 23, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Peggy Clouse

October 23, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.It has been many years since I have seen Uncle Ellis. That will be a regret I will carry forever.I regret that I will not be able to attend his service on Wednesday. Again accept my condolences.
Peggy(Barker)Clouse

Terina

October 23, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Carrie Wildey

October 23, 2007

I just wanted to express my sympathy to the whole family and let you know that all of us in Brownie Troop 5911 and their moms are very sorry for your loss.

Nancy Stover

October 23, 2007

I work at Golden years where Ellis spent his last days, and I just want to tell the family how sorry I am about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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