Doris L Strow

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doris L. Strow, who left us on November 21, 2025, at the age of 95. Doris was born on March 28, 1930, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Fred and Alice (Kirkendall) Wise. She was a proud graduate of Milton Township High School and went on to work in the offices at Rural Directories and The Daybrook Hydraulic Co.
Doris married the love of her life, Howard Strow, on September 2, 1951. Together they shared many wonderful years filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. She is survived by her children: Randy (Bettina) Strow, Rex (Laura) Strow, and Shelly Wright (Charles Dukes); her sister Ruth (Bill) Garrett; brother-in-law Gary (Kathy) Strow; grandchildren Dean, James E "Tommy," Tyler, Ryan, Craig, and Rylee (John) Dyda ; step-grandson Kenneth; great-grandchildren Kiana, Matthew, Makenna, Luke, Marlee, Alicia, and step-great-grandchild Phoenix; and numerous nieces and nephews. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her son Thomas, brothers Ray, Eugene, and Jerry Wise, and sister Norma (Gaylord) Wagner.
Known for her incredible cooking and baking skills, Doris was a true homemaker at heart. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and creating beautiful quilts. As a supportive farmer's wife, she worked in the fields, hauled grain, and even went hunting for deer with Howard in Wyoming and Michigan. Doris dedicated countless hours to her family, from taking Shelly to figure skating practice five nights a week to diving deep into her family's genealogy research without the help of a computer. Her love was felt deeply by all her grandchildren, whom she cherished and cared for devotedly.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Wood Haven for their exceptional and loving care of Doris during her final months.
In honoring Doris and Thomas's lives, we invite family and friends to join us for a visitation at Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home & Crematory on November 29, 2025 from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon. Burial immediatlely follow at Milton Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions by be gifted to Bridge Hospice or the Milton Twp Fire Dept.
Online condolence as fond memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com