Shirley A. (Koeller) Strunks

STRUNKS, Shirley A. (Koeller) Age 83, of Arcanum, formerly Brookville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2015. Shirley was born September 28, 1931 in Dayton to the late Roy and Bertha (Wogoman) Koeller. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Brenda Kay; son, Daniel; and numerous brothers and sisters. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Ray; children, Dale (Cheryl), Charles (Angie), Carmen (Jim) Watt, Bev (Mike) Norton, Bruce (Jay), Dawn Varner, Mindy (Stephan) Markland, and Mitch (Misty); grandchildren, Michelle, Karen, Dale Ray, Dianne, Daniel, Rachel, Jeremy, Elissa, David, Charlie, Gary, Angel, Cheri, Jenni, Emily, Ethan, and Maddie; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; brother, Clarence Koeller; and sisters, Dolly Scott and Margaret Dunkle. Wise, caring, hard working, and thrifty, she always put the concerns of others before her own. She was a fantastic cook who could feed an army at the drop of a hat. No visitor went hungry or was a stranger in her house. Shirley was a Holy Ghost filled Apostolic woman with unwavering faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ. She loved kids, selflessly spending thousands of hours caring for and guiding them through life. It was her greatest joy. The Visitation will be Wednesday, May 20 from 4PM to 7PM at ROGERS’ FUNERAL HOME, 324 W. Main St., New Lebanon, 45345. The Funeral Service will begin at 1PM at the funeral home on Thursday, May 21 with Pastor Matthew O’Shell officiating. Burial to follow at Trissel Cemetery, New Lebanon. If desired, contributions in Shirley’s memory may be made to Solid Rock Apostolic Church Building Fund, 8991 Old US Rte 36, Bradford, OH 45308.