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James Donald “Jim” Stromp

Birth	:	14 Jan 1931 Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	16 Aug 2019 Greeley, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Michael's Cemetery, Spalding, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6674995, -98.3675003
Description	:	James Donald “Jim” Stromp, 88 of Spalding, NE, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Greeley Care Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spalding, NE, with Rev. Sidney Bruggeman and Rev. James Murphy concelebrating. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, with military honors by American Legion Post #299 of Spalding, NE. Dolce-Scheef Mortuary of Spalding is in charge of arrangements. Jim was born on January 14, 1931 to George and Agnes (Ballweg)... Read More	James Donald “Jim” Stromp, 88 of Spalding, NE, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Greeley Care Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spalding, NE, with Rev. Sidney Bruggeman and Rev. James Murphy concelebrating. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, with military honors by American Legion Post #299 of Spalding, NE. Dolce-Scheef Mortuary of Spalding is in charge of arrangements. Jim was born on January 14, 1931 to George and Agnes (Ballweg) Stromp. Jim graduated from Spalding Academy in 1948. After graduation, Jim worked on his father’s farm. Jim was drafted into the US Army in 1952 and was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas for boot camp and radar training. Upon completion of his basic training he was selected to train new recruits for the 33rd Anti-Aircraft Battalion. His battalion was getting organized to go overseas when the Korean Conflict ceased in July 1953. He continued to serve his country and was honorably discharged in May 1954. Jim married Dorothy J. Gilroy on August 20, 1955 at St Michaels Catholic Church in Spalding, Nebraska. Jim and Dorothy had five children Deborah, Dennis, Daniel, Steve and Stephanie. They raised their children and farmed west of Spalding. Jim was the proud owner and operator of Stromp’s Dump/ Stromp’s Salvage. He got his start in the salvage business when he had an accident with his father’s H international tractor. He bought another tractor and used the parts to repair his dad’s tractor. Jim started buying tractors and selling used parts and machinery. Stromp’s Dump has operated for over 50 years and is known to farmers, ranchers and machine restorationists in Nebraska and many other states. Jim believed in his motto, “We may buy junk, but we don’t sell any.” He loved going to sales and was known as 007 to auctioneers. Jim was a stranger to no one. He will be remembered as a family man and a fair businessman. Jim was kind, generous and optimistic. He always had a good story to tell, whether at a farm sale or in his office on the farm. A highlight of his day was coffee with his friends at the coffee shop. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Family was his pride and joy. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling with his wife Dorothy, farm life, collecting cast iron seats and thrashing machines. Jim was an active member of his community. He was a lifelong member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, a member of American Legion Post #299 for over 60 years and served as commander for more than 25 years, served on the Spalding Public School board and Spalding Booster Club. Jim’s work with the American Legion was instrumental in the Greeley County Veteran’s wall, Spalding’s Legion Hall; caboose museum, the army tank and jet. Jim and Stromp’s Dump have been featured in Red Power magazine, Charles Kuralt Sunday morning show, several Roger Welsch books, the Grand Island Independent, Omaha World Herald and Pure Nebraska. Jim is survived by his children and spouses: Dennis (Donna), Daniel (Michelle), Steve (Slavka), Stephanie (John) Martin; grandchildren: Andrew (Dawn), Adam (Diane), Megan (Zac) Olivarez, Derek, Kayla (John) Pelster, Garret (Kara) Buss, Morgan, Allison, Emma, Ellie, Brandon (Kaleigh), Jackson Martin and Addison Martin; great-grandchildren: Rhett and Drake Stromp, River Stromp, Avery, Cora and Ayda Pelster, Mason Buss and Vivianne Stromp; brother Richard (Mary); sister Rosemary Shirley; brother-in-law Paul Gilroy; sister-in-law Heidi; along with nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his wife Dorothy; daughter Deborah; parents George and Agnes Stromp; in-laws Paul and Martha Gilroy; brothers Paul (infant) and Gerald; brother-in-law Glen Shirley and sister-in-law Irene Gilroy.

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James Donald “Jim” Stromp's memorial is located at: Saint Michael's Cemetery, Spalding, Greeley County, USA.
When did James Donald “Jim” Stromp death?
James Donald “Jim” Stromp death on 16 Aug 2019 in Greeley, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.6674995
Longitude: -98.3675003

Family Members:

Parent

George Stromp

(1902 - 1998)

Agnes Margaret Ballweg Stromp

(1905 - 1999)

Spouse

Dorothy June Gilroy Stromp

(1936 - 2010)

Siblings

Rosemary Margaret Stromp Shirley

(1933 - 2022)

Gerald John “Jerry” Stromp

(1936 - 2016)

Paul Stromp

(1946 - 1946)

Children

Deborah Stromp

(1956 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Michael's Cemetery
Spalding, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6674995, -98.3675003

2. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6958008, -98.3617020

3. Grand View Cemetery
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4. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6465900, -98.2532600

5. Dublin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6463000, -98.2529900

6. Rosedale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7848000, -98.3574000

7. Bonanza-Akron Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7482986, -98.2478027

8. Enfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5391998, -98.2782974

9. Pibel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7621994, -98.5263977

10. Dennison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7182999, -98.1753006

11. Swedish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5525017, -98.5147018

12. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5539017, -98.5381012

13. Greeley Cemetery
Greeley, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5554000, -98.5400000

14. East O'Connor Cemetery
O'Connor, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5106000, -98.4638000

15. O'Connor Cemetery
O'Connor, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5101128, -98.4654999

16. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5607986, -98.1616974

17. Sunset Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5611000, -98.1605988

18. Sunrise Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5760994, -98.1278000

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Belfast, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6175003, -98.6352997

20. Orford Pioneer Cemetery
Loretto, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7953000, -98.0864300

21. Hillside Cemetery
Wolbach, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4005089, -98.3921356

22. Bartlett Cemetery
Bartlett, Wheeler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8972015, -98.5643997

23. Fish Creek Cemetery
Scotia, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4663000, -98.6154000

24. Rose Hill Cemetery
Albion, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6762000, -98.0003900