Obituary for Gary Wayne Strohmier

GARY WAYNE STROHMIER

Gary Wayne Strohmier, age 72, of Brookville, died Wednesday evening, February 23, 2022, at his residence in Brookville.  

Born February 4, 1950, in Batesville, he was one of six children born to the late Dale and Mary Lucille (Suhre) Strohmier. On October 24, 1970, he was united in marriage to the former Judy Hertel, and she survives.

Gary was retired, having worked for more than 26 years as a machinist at Hamilton Tool, and later retiring from RB Tool in 2020. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting; gardening, as well as listening to country music.  He also loved his dog Pattycake. 

Besides Judy, his loving wife of more than 51 years, survivors include three children, Chris (Marcia) Strohmier of Edgewood, Kentucky, Beth Anderson of Brookville, and Phil (Tina) Strohmier of Brookville; six grandchildren, Brittany Anderson, Helena Strohmier, Chelsey Anderson, Brady Anderson, Jason Strohmier and Justice Strohmier; two sisters, Karen Strohmier of Alexandria, Virginia and Joyce Hokey of Brookville; three brothers, Richard Strohmier of Brookville, Daryl Strohmier of Brookville, and Brian Strohmier of South Bend.

Family and Friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville. 

His brother-in-law, Tom Hertel will officiate the Funeral Services at 12 Noon, Monday, February 28, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville. Burial will then follow in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Brookville. 

Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Michael’s Church or FC CAN. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Strohmier family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.