Charles Theodore Strominger Ii

ROCKFORD – Charles Theodore Strominger II, age 72, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday June 15, 2021. Born in Zanesville, OH on April 9, 1949 to Charles Theodore & Mary M. Strominger (Nester). A 1967 graduate of Boylan HS, avid Yankees fan and Friend of Bill W, Chuck enjoyed animals of all kinds, a round of golf or two and tinkering on anything mechanical. He retired after 48 years of service employed by Weyerhaeuser/International Paper and was the proud inventor of the Easy Open Carton - US Patent US8459449B2. Beloved father and grandfather, he will remain forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his children, Charles Theodore Strominger III, Kari (Matthew) Larson, Gus Daniel Strominger, Elise Shaw (fiance Daniel Salley), Claire D. Strominger (fiance Tony Butler); granddaughter, Avery Grace Larson; siblings, Bonnie (Dave) Landmesser, Betty Strominger, Daniel (Barb) Strominger, Debbie (Roy) Thompson and Cheri (late Don) Johnson; sister-in-law, Julie Ingersoll; mothers of his children, Kathy (Chuck) Schooley and MaryBeth Shaw (Jerry Risner); numerous nieces & nephews and many dear friends; and beloved dog, Gibbs. He is predeceased by his sister, Penny (Jerry) Govert; brothers, Jack & Pat Strominger; and his parents.

Graveside Interment held Saturday June 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Scandinavian Cemetery, Rockford. Celebration of Life Memorial & Open House to be held Friday July 9, 2021 from 4pm-8pm, please contact the family for details: theodorestrominger@gmail.com . Memorials to the family.

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