Jack Stromberger
WASHINGTON - John Lee "Jack" Stromberger, 88, of Washington, IL, passed away on April 22, 2020, at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, IL.
Jack was born on August 31, 1931, in Eureka, IL, to Martin and Loretta (Blumenshine) Stromberger. He married Judy Sheppard on April 12, 1969, in Washington, IL.
His wife and his children survive him: Gary (Deb) Stromberger of Bloomington, IL, Jill (Greg) Parkhurst of Robinson, IL, John (Connie) Stromberger and Tami Stromberger all of Washington and Mark (Cara) Stromberger of Plainfield, IL; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Eva Keller of El Paso, IL. His parents, one brother Marty Stromberger and one sister Pat Eckhoff preceded him in death.
Jack attended Eureka College, where he was a captain of the football team and President of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. After graduation in 1953, he was drafted into the United States Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Upon returning home, he began his teaching career. After one year in the Eureka School District, he was hired in 1956 by Washington Community High School, which began a 35-year career at the school. Besides teaching, he coached track, football, and golf over his tenure and was the Athletic Director for 25 years. In 2018, he was inducted as a member of the Washington Community High School Hall of Fame's inaugural class. Jack was also a crop hail insurance adjuster for over 40 years in the summer, and the farmers loved his conversation.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, IL, as well as the Cursillo Community. He was also past President of the Washington Park District and Peoria Area Water Wizards swim teams.
Private graveside services will be accorded at Glendale Cemetery in Washington, IL. with a memorial service will be planned at a later date. Memorials may be made to OSF Children's Hospital or Ronald McDonald House. Mason-White Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Condolences for his family may be sent using www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star from Apr. 24 to Apr. 26, 2020.

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April 28, 2020

Judy and family,please accept our sincere condolences.
I did not know him well only that he was a good man and will be missed by so many
God Bless
Ed and Judy Murray

April 26, 2020

Judy, I am so sorry for your loss of Jack. The few times I did get to visit with him, I really enjoyed his sense of humor and smile. Think of him and you will smile. God Bless you. Holly w/ Stay At Home With Care.

April 25, 2020

So very sorry for your loss. I used to work at Great American Insurance,. Jack was such a nice man, everyone in the office like him.

Sending prayers of comfort to you & your family.

Sincerely,
Rebecca (Pyle) Tyler

Gill insurance

April 25, 2020

Sorry to hear of passing we handled many farm hail claims and jack was the most congenial and fair adjuster. Fun to work with

April 25, 2020

Judy and family,
So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a great neighbor. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
David and Mary Lee

Bob Young

April 24, 2020

With much sadness and in support of his entire family, we the WCHS Class of 1964 lift our thoughts and prayers up following the passing of our beloved history teacher, coach and athletic director Jack Stromberger. He greeted us in hallways with warm smiles, taught us history in classrooms, coached and inspired us on football fields and cinder tracks, and laid a foundation for WCHS sports that excels still to this day.

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