Stroschein, Lawrence Joseph 1918 - 2009

STROSCHEIN, TUJETSCH, SCHMELZER, TONKIN, SEVCIK, STORMS, DIGIANTONIO, MARTIN, STORBECK, MATT, JOHNSON

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 6/25/2014 at 11:47:19

Cedar Rapids Gazette, Monday, 5 Oct. 2009. Condensed from a longer obit.

Garnavillo-- Lawrence Joseph Stroschein was born the son of Henry and Lucy (Tujetsch) Stroschein on 29 June 1918, in Garnavillo Township. He died 4 Oct. 2009, at the Guttenberg Care Center from a long illness. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Garnavillo. Interment in the church cemetery. Allyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Garnavillo, in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence received his education locally and farmed for most of his life. On 4 Apr. 1945, he married Bernadette Schmelzer and this union was blessed by 10 children. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and a trustee of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for 26 years.

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Bernadette, and 10 children, Joyce Tonkin, Judy (Ed) Sevcik, Larry (Nancy) Stroschein, Louis (Deb) Stroschein, Jean (Don) Storms, Lee (Becky) Stroschein, Joanne (Rick) Digiantonio, Janice (Troy) Martin, Lenny (Cheryl) Stroschein and Sandi (George) Storbeck; 38 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren; one sister, Odelia Matt; and one brother, Francis (Amy) Stroschein.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Anita Johnson; and two brothers, Cyrenus and August.

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Submitter is not related.

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