Lillian Stromberg

Lillian (Lil) M. Stromberg, 84, of East Gull Lake passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 15, 1941, in Brainerd.

Lil was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend whose warmth and strength touched everyone she met. She dedicated her life to taking care of others. She created a home filled with laughter and love. She loved hosting holidays and having parties. She was the ultimate hostess with decorations and dishes for every occasion.

Lil became an adventurer, after she and Jerry met. They went on so many adventures, snowmobiling across the state of Minnesota, sailing the Great Lakes and the ultimate adventure of sailing “Quality Time,” out of the U.S. to the Caribbean. When they hung up their sea legs, they took to touring the U.S. in their fifth wheel, until they landed at a magical place called Enchanted Acres in Florida, where they resided every winter for the next 21 years. They also managed to fit in trips to tour Europe.

Lil is survived by her husband Jerry; mother (Mable); siblings Val (Jim), Tom (Angella), Char (Stan); her children Doug (Lili), Lynn (Pete) and four stepchildren Darla (Bruce), Junell (Roger), Nancy (Patrick) and Byron. She has 33 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father Tom.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice.

Lil’s family encourages you to carry her legacy of love and laughter forward: take that trip, host that party and let a little of your crazy shine out into this world!

Service will be held 11am on Friday, March 20, 2026 at First Lutheran Church with a visitation one hour prior.