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Katherine Margaret Benker Stroh

Birth	:	27 Mar 1897 Webster County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	6 Apr 1998 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Amwell Ridge Cemetery, Ringoes, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4415970, -74.8554840
Plot	:	Buss section Lot 20
Description	:	Katherine Stroh Katherine Margaret Stroh, daughter of John and Margareta (Wunschel) Benker was born March 27, 1897, on a farm near Rosemont, Nebraska. She was baptized in the Lutheran Faith as an infant and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church near Lawrence on Palm Sunday, April 5, 1914. On February 20, 1919, she was united in marriage to Harvey J. Stroh, by Rev. C.F. Schrein at Zion Lutheran parsonage. They lived on a farm three miles south of Rosemont until 1961, when they retired and moved to Blue Hill. They observed the 50th anniversary of their marriage in 1969 and... Read More	Katherine Stroh Katherine Margaret Stroh, daughter of John and Margareta (Wunschel) Benker was born March 27, 1897, on a farm near Rosemont, Nebraska. She was baptized in the Lutheran Faith as an infant and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church near Lawrence on Palm Sunday, April 5, 1914. On February 20, 1919, she was united in marriage to Harvey J. Stroh, by Rev. C.F. Schrein at Zion Lutheran parsonage. They lived on a farm three miles south of Rosemont until 1961, when they retired and moved to Blue Hill. They observed the 50th anniversary of their marriage in 1969 and Katherine celebrated her 100th birthday with all of her family in 1997. She was a member of Salem/Calvary Lutheran Congregations, where she was an active member of the Ladies Aid. After her husband’s death on December 18, 1977, she continued to live in her home until 1993, when she moved to Belle Amis. After suffering a stroke in August of 1996, she moved to Milder Manor in Lincoln to be near her son, Leonard, and her daughter, Velma. She was in failing health following hip surgery in March, 1998, and passed away on April 6, 1998. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Leonard and Lorraine of Lincoln; daughters and sons-in-law Velma and Elmer Schroeder of Lincoln and ArVella and Howard Doerr of Denver: daughters-in-law Verna Stroh of Erlanger, Kentucky and Joan Stroh of Kenesaw; ten grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; Esther Huse and Laurena VanBoening of Blue Hill; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Vernon and Alvin; her parents; four brothers; and seven sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Wm. F. Caughey on April 11 at Calvary Lutheran Church. He used as his text, Katherine’s Confirmation Verse, Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.” Mary Lou Pohlmeier was organist, and accompanied the congregation as they sang “I’m But a Stranger Here,” “Thine Forever, God of Love,” and “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.” Active and honorary pall bearers were grandson and grandsons-in-law, Jerred Stroh, Jeffrey Stroh, Steven Doerr, David Doerr, Larry Betta, Gary Seec____, Mark Hanson, James Lowry, David S________ and Bryan Poppe. Interment was at the Blue Hill Cemetery with the Merten-Butler Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Blue Hill Leader 15 Apr 1998 Front Page

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Katherine Margaret Benker Stroh's memorial is located at: Amwell Ridge Cemetery, Ringoes, Hunterdon County, USA.
When did Katherine Margaret Benker Stroh death?
Katherine Margaret Benker Stroh death on 6 Apr 1998 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.4415970
Longitude: -74.8554840

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Harvey John Stroh

(1897 - 1977)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Margaret Johanna Benker Panzer

(1883 - 1970)

Anna Margaretta Benker Meents

(1886 - 1966)

Sophia F Benker Popp

(1888 - 1980)

Pauline S “Lena” Benker Piel

(1890 - 1989)

Emma T. Benker Alber

(1892 - 1959)

Children

Vernon P. Stroh

(1925 - 1989)

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