Michael D. Strohm

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

We aresorry to hear of the passing of our friend from Saint Joseph High School in Shawnee. He was a nice guy then, and obviously never changed. Peace blessings to his dear family. Tom and Sharon Charlton Soetaert, Kansas.

Denise and Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Denise telling stories about Michael's latest remodeling project. He had to be an incredible man- he had you as his wife.

Well done good and faithful servant! Heaven is rejoicing at your homecoming!

NO one had to guess about the loves of his life- wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the charities he so willingly supported. May we as Christians reflect Christ as Mike did in his own life! We all pray that he Is resting in the palm of His hand. Love Aunt Margie

So sorry for your family's loss. Mike was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May GOD wrap his arms around each of you during this very difficult time.

There are no words to describe how truly sorry I am for your loss. Mike was such a good person to work with and had such a fun personality. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Strohm family. RIP Mike!

There are no word to describe how sorry I am for your loss. Mike was such a pleasure to work with, such a good personality! He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Strohm family. RIP, Mike.

I am truly sorry for your loss, I only new Mike for a very short time at Waddell and Reed. He was a stand-up guy, generous and kind. I am happy to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Such a delightful presence. He will be missed.

We have lost a true friend and colleague in Mike. He was on of the franchise players at WDR. We will be praying for comfort and strength for the family. We share in your loss.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sending our deepest sympathies to you Denise and the rest of the family. Know that Mike touched the hearts of so many of us.

I am so sorry for your family's loss. I had the great pleasure and honor to work with Mike for many years at Waddell & Reed and like so many others who worked with him, I would say he was one of the most impacting people in my experience there. He was the kind of leader that we all would like to be and was beloved to all. I learned so much from him and enjoyed my time spent with him. Truly a remarkable man.

John and I are so saddened by Mike's passing. Everything about him was grand. From his smile, to his hello, to his giving heart you felt his warmth and friendship, that was graciously shared with everyone he knew. Luckily for the world his gift lives on in his children.
Prayers and hugs.
John and Katy O'Dowd

Mike was my cousin and remarkable in many ways. He will be very missed by the whole family. RIP

The Strohm Family,

So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. For the many years that I lived in Kansas City, I have so many great memories of his friendship and playing slow-pitch softball on his team.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Mike and Mary Conway
Prosper (Dallas), Texas

A great guy and friend loved our great fishing trips to Alaska sorry to hear he suffered,what a great career with Waddell & Feed

Mike was one of the most honorable people I have ever met. We worked together for 5 years with Bright Futures Fund. His direct impact with Bright Futures Fund meant that literally thousands of students in poverty received an excellent Catholic Education. Under his leadership there were two school renovations, record setting fundraising, including a 300% increase in board contributions, and the rededication of Our Lady of Hope on the campus of Guardian Angels Parish, exactly 105 years to the day it was first dedicated. I remember my first event working with Mike... I was looking for him to discuss something only to find the COO of a major company quietly sweeping the floor. Thats who he was - no job too small, no need too great. He was there...always. I will miss him terribly.

Mike was always a welcoming and warm leader at all company functions and visits to HO. I enjoyed getting to know him and Denise and his down to earth demeanor were so refreshing given his intellect and position. He was an inviting leader and perfect example of the type of "family" we had at Waddell & Reed. I strove to emulate such character and am thankful for the opportunity we had to connect. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Strohm family. Mike will be sorely missed

You all know how we feel about you! Much love!

I am so sorry for the passing of Mike. He was a very special person to me. I started at WR in 1996 in corporate accounting when Mike was the controller and I am still working in WR corporate accounting!! Tracy (Strohm) worked with a close friend of mine Lisa A. at St. Luke's child care center years ago so this is what kinda started our friendship - we also played corporate softball together and corporate bowling (I believe all the Strohm boys are good bowlers too) and of course with that came drinking beer together - lol (see one team picture from 2010 with our Gold medals!!!). We also shared the love of motorcycles. He was always so proud of his bikes and I always noticed and commented on each new one he bought. He even took me for a short ride once! Occasionally some of us from WR would 'crash' his Friday evening pool games with Ted Howard and Larry Cipolla at the Clarette Club! Mike always loved talking about his family. He was a vital asset to WR for many many years. I highly respected and admired Mike and I will treasure these memories and others forever...May the Lord hold and sustain The Strohm family in his arms of compassion...

I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was an incredible leader and greatly respected in the W&R community. I worked with Mike for almost 30 years and his kindness and integrity never wavered. Deepest sympathy and prayers to his family in this difficult time.

Dear Mike ~ As a leader and human being you were a true inspiration to everyone that knew you - you will always be remembered and missed ~ Rest in Peace Mike.

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. With our deepest sympathy.

Mike was a super guy! I enjoyed golfing with him a few times at Circle Meetings with Waddell & Reed. He was always there to help and never said no. My condolences to the entire family!