Erwin “EH” Stralow, 90, of Morrison, IL, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home.
EH was born on March 28, 1934, in Morrison, to Carl J. and Alma (Folkers) Stralow. He was educated in the Morrison schools and was a 1952 graduate of Morrison High School. From 1954 to 1956, he proudly served in the United States Army as a Construction Machine Operator. On September 30, 1956, he married Phyllis R. Bull in Morrison. EH worked for Stutzke in Rock Falls, IL, as a Machine Operator, before entering the trucking industry, founding EH Stralow, Inc. in 1959. In 1979, he co-founded Morrison Blacktop with his sons Kurt and Keith. Throughout his life, he was a dedicated community member, involved in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church-LC-MS, Morrison American Legion Post #328, Lions Club, and serving on the Whiteside County Board. EH enjoyed playing golf and pool and spent countless hours at the Shell gas station, which he fondly referred to as the “Learning Center,” sharing stories and laughs with his friends.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 68 years, Phyllis; daughters, Kathy Stralow of Morrison and Krista (Steve) Huizenga of Colorado; sons, Kurt (Carol) Stralow, Keith (Bonnie) Stralow, and Kenny (Carol) Stralow all of Morrison; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Elvira Stralow of Morrison, Esther (Kenneth) Huizenga of Morrison, and Anita (Ed) Allison of Flowery Branch, GA; brother, Cecil Stralow of Murrieta, CA; sister-in-law, Louise Stralow of Morrison.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harold (Anita), Charles (Kay), and Arnold Stralow; sister-in-law, Delores Stralow.
His Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church-LC-MS in Morrison, IL, with Rev. Chad Bolosan, Interim Pastor officiating.
Visitation will precede the service starting at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., at Lyndon Township Cemetery in Lyndon, IL.
A memorial has been established to Rock River Hospice.