Almer M. Strom

Almer M. Strom, age 98 of Spring Valley, Wisconsin, formerly of Menomonie, died Monday, February 20, 2012 at the Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Almer was born August 19, 1913, the son of Albert and Clara (Johnson) Strom.  He grew up just north of Spring Valley, and attended Highland Ridge School.  Almer married Lois Foote in 1936 and they farmed together for many years near Punkin Center in Dunn County.  He also worked for the Dunn County Highway Department.  Almer and Lois moved to Menomonie during retirement.  Almer has lived at the Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center for about the past 10 years.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife Lois; sister Olga Strom; and brothers Marvin and Carl Strom.
He is survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Spring Valley.  Funeral service was at 2 p.m. following visitation at the church with Rev. Erin Nelson officiating.  Linda Anderson was organist.  Pallbearers were Richard Johnson, Joe Johnson, Steve Lynum, Darrel Werner, Paul Stein, and Dean Schilback.