Rodney J. Stroh, 62, Beaver Creek, formerly of rural Rock County, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, in his home.Services were Saturday, Dec. 27, at Palisade Lutheran Church in rural Rock County. The Rev. Ray Heidenson officiated. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne. Rodney Stroh was born to Jerry and Effie (Anderson) Stroh on July 17, 1941, in Luverne Township, rural Rock County. He attended country school in District 4 West, Luverne Township. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1959. He married Dorothea "Dottie" Sandstede on July 3, 1963. After their marriage, the couple lived on a hobby farm west of Luverne where they raised cows and chickens. The couple later divorced. He was self-employed in the construction business. Mr. Stroh was a member of Palisades Lutheran Church, rural Rock County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting, bowling and gardening. Survivors include his three children, Debbie (Sam) Kruger, Beaver Creek, Brian (Janelle) Stroh and Paula Stroh, all of Lakeville; four grandchildren, Austin and Emily Kruger, and Connor and Logan Stroh; two brothers, Dave (Judy) Stroh, and Harold (Carol) Stroh, all of Luverne; one sister, Helen Biren, Owatonna; and several nieces and nephews.Mr. Stroh was preceded in death by his parents.Dingmann Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.
