In Memoriam: Rev. Harold D. Stromer
Rev. Harold D. Stromer
We pray for the friends, family, and former congregations of Rev. Harold D. Stromer, who died January 7, 2022. We especially lift up his wife Kathryn in prayer.
Rev. Harold D. Stromer, 82, was formerly of Hastings, Nebraska.
Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Grace Stromer (Johnson); brothers, Larry (Pat) and Lloyd. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Kathryn (McLaughlin); Children, Angela Blunt and Mark (Julie); Grandchildren, Shannon Gonzales (Brandon), Chelsea Cole (Chris) and Shea (Josh); Sister, Judy Shriver (Marvin); Brother, Elden (Nancy).
Harold had a life well-lived and had a servant heart which was apparent in his work as a pastor for the Lutheran Church (ELCA). Harold served as assistant pastor at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha. He then worked as senior pastor at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in his hometown of Hastings. The next part of his ministry was serving as assistant to the bishop of the Nebraska Synod in Omaha.
After retirement, Harold and Kathy moved to Sun City West, AZ where he continued his work by serving as interim pastor for Desert Cross Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Celebration Lutheran Church and Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church.
“O God of grace and glory, we remember before you our brother, Pastor Harold Stromer. We thank you for giving him to us to know and to love as a companion in our pilgrimage on earth. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn. Give us faith to see that death has been swallowed up in the victory of our Lord, Jesus Christ, so that we may live in confidence and hope until, by your call, we are gathered to our heavenly home in the company of all your saints; through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord.”
