Obituary - Joseph Stroh

Hazel and Family, My mother spoke often of her first babysitting experience outside the home. She was about 11 years old and her first "client" was Joseph! Joe was just a baby and when John and Lena had not returned by nightfall, my mother grew anxious. When Joe began to vociferously cry, my mother elected to swaddle him and take him home to Grandma and Grandpa for support. Trudging through the snow, she spoke of how she carefully lifted the barbed wire and placed him on the other side before clambering over the fence. The weather was inclement, so Mom held Joseph close against her first brand new red coat from Eaton's store. By the time she reached the farmhouse, Joe was happily asleep. My father always spoke of Joe as a family patriarch - a man of faith, a man of love, a man of wisdom and a man of humor. I was privileged to attend McCoy High School when my cousin came to town and introduced a group of us to the glee club. Every time Pat and I see Glee! on the television. my husband's first words are - "Joe Stroh"! May your cherished memories sustain you... God bless! Cheryl, Pat and Paddy

Dear Hazel & family - deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May it help to know others care. May God grant you strength at this sorrowful time. God Bless you.
Len & Frieda Gehring

Hazel & Family....we were very sorry to hear of the passing of Joe.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you....
Murray & Emily

I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Stroh was a great man! My prayers are with you and your family for comfort and strength in this very difficult time. God Bless, John Owsjanikow and Family

I would like to express my sympathies to the family of Joe Stroh. He was one of my high school teachers at McCoy. Since then, whenever running into him, he ALWAYS had a big smile on his face and was interested in what you were doing and he remembered who I was. I was very sad to read this morning's paper and discover that he had passed away. I am so sorry. Karen Vossler (Sautner)

Hazel and family,
My sympathy in your great loss. Joe will be missed by many. He taught my grandchildren (Em. and Nic.,) much..........and almost all of it good. Thinking of all of you, Marg.

David....I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He was an awesome man and will be missed by many. Sending you and your family my warmest wishes. Take care.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Joe was a great teacher and family friend. Always a hand shake as he went up the isles of St. Patrick's church. His love of life and family will live on in his children, grandchildren and great-grand children.

Dear Mrs. Stroh, Barb, Robert, Anita, David, and all the family and extended family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am unable to attend the funeral and had planned on attending the prayers this evening but I am not able to make it now. I will be sure to say some prayers for Joe and for you all. I was glad I ran into Joe and you Mrs. Stroh about one month ago at Rustler's restaurant. It was nice to catch up on where all the family are and to have a little visit. It is hard to believe he is gone. May all the good times you had together be a comfort at this difficult time. Take Care, Karen-Anne

To the entire Stroh Family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you all. The loss never goes away, the pain dulls, but the memories get stronger and brighter. Always cherish your time and fond memories of "Papa Joe". From the treasured stories Rob would tell us, your father, grandfather and great grandfather was an amazing man and loved by all. Our hearts are with you. Take Care, Adeana & Brent

Hazel and family,
 May the memories you have of Joe be a comfort to you now and may it help to know that many warm thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. With Heartfelt sympathy, Mary Bulanda Sharon, Byron Martin and family Joe, Norma Bulanda

Doug & John - Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. It is never easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time.

In all the years I have known Joe Stroh, I can never remember a sad or even a serious moment. Joe was always fun to be around and we shared many light-hearted moments that always made us laugh. When I was down, I just needed to see Joe and I would immediately cheer up. Some of the more memorable times include the first time I met him when he introduced me to boilermakers and gave me one of the strongest hangovers I ever had, the fathers versus sons tennis match (he was on the fathers' team, I on the son's) where two old guys beat the younger generation, and the number of times I teased him about his profession (even though I did admire what he was doing). But my favourite memory has to be when, at his oldest son's wedding, he got up and berated the entire Stroh clan for only getting together at weddings and funerals. Only Joe could do something like that. Well, Joe, now they will get together for you and no one deserves it more. Time and distance will prevent me from being there in body but rest assured, I will be there in spirit. Geh mit Gott gut in den Himmel!

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Joe. We still affectionately remember him as Herr Stroh from our days at McCoy High School. I (Greg) have nothing but fond memories of Joe, for his passion and commitment to teaching and community. He encouraged learning by rewarding students, and a class as a whole with little things. One such reward was getting out of class perhaps 4 minutes early, if we were studious. So we struggled in the German Lab with the old reel to reel tapes correcting our peers if they were goofing about, just for the privilege that we may be dismissed early. Boy did he have our number hey!! And it worked, He understood the developing mind of teens. I have a fond memory of seeing Joe in later years at the High River Recreation Center; about 1995 I think. I called out to him "Herr Stroh". I watched him turn in my direction with a smile on his face that seemed to drift into a face of confusion. What he turned to see was a member of the RCMP in uniform that had called his name. It had been 15 years, I had changed in appearance, yet he appeared the same as the day I graduated. I re-introduced myself and we had a few moments to catch up on years past. Joe made a difference in numerous lives including mine, and will be sadly missed and eternally remembered. Joe and his family are in our thoughts and prayers, Greg Lerner and Jo-Ann Lerner (nee: Kambeitz)

It is with deepest sympathy that I send my condolences to all of the Stroh family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Joe was one of my favorite teachers throughout high school. I especially enjoyed playing bingo in his German class. During his bingo class, the entire class time had to be spoken in German. He always had "treats" for everyone and special treats for those lucky enough to get a bingo.

Sincere condolences to the family of Joe Stroh. We will miss his "hello" wave and friendly smile, as we stroll down our alley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Delbert and Gail Kurtz

It has been so many years. However, I think of the Stroh family often. I will never forget playing in your back yard or riding in the back of the old pick up truck to go fishing down at the river. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am not sure that any of you would even remember me now, that time has past us by thus far and I have been gone from the Medicine Hat area since the early 70's. Your family left me with such good memories, much love, and always welcomed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Brightest Blessings, Bill Kelly

Richard and I wish to express our sincere sympathy to Hazel and family. A fine family man has left our world and is now welcomed into God's loving arms. Joe was Richard's first principal that he worked under and could not have been a finer role model. We were always treated royally by the Stroh family whenever we made it to the Hat, you will be so missed Joe but all the good memories will sustain us. May God help all of Joe's wonderful family through this very sad and difficult time.

Sending prayers and deepest sympathy, Hazel & family ~ the world has lost a fantastic man; heaven has gained an angel. Our cherished memories will keep him forever close in our hearts. R.I.P. Herr Stroh. ~ Carla Thompson (Vancouver)

Thinking of you Hazel and all of the family. Joe was a wonderful husband and father and the best coach and most dedicated fan our curling team had. Always enjoyed his after game run down of our shots. You are in our thoughts.

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
He taught me in high school and I still remember him.
Our sympathies to the Stroh family

We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. It is always difficult to lose a cherished loved one, but the legacy he has left in such a strong, close and caring family will keep him alive in memories forever.