Margaret Stroh

Margaret Stroh, age 83, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Cedars at Broadwell in Grand Island.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 10, at Shelton United Methodist Church with Reverend Michelle Byerly officiating. A private family burial was held in the Ocheyedan Township Cemetery. Apfel Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. apfelfuneralhome.com.

She was born on February 8, 1941, in Cuba, Missouri, to Ted and Elizabeth (Bessemer) Dean. She grew up in Melvin, Iowa, and received her education at Melvin Community High School. She was united in marriage to Gideon Stroh on July 2, 1961, at Rapid City, South Dakota. After which the couple lived in Rapid City, South Dakota, Alliance, and then raised their family in Shelton. Throughout those stops she worked helping and serving others in nursing homes and retail.

She was a member of the Shelton United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women Circle. She enjoyed watching her sons and grandchildren play sports and activities, being a Cub Scout leader, teaching, was an avid reader and enjoyed cake decorating.

She is survived by her sons, Greg (Cindy) Stroh, of Aplington, Iowa, David (Sandy) Stroh of Shelton, Clark (Jennifer) Stroh, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Paul (Debra) Stroh, of Kearney; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clayton and Fred Dean; and a sister, Barbara Eickhalt.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.