Michael J. Strouf age 67, of Miles City passed away on June 9, 2014 at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
Michael was born on April 3, 1947 in Great Falls, MT the son of Reuben and Dorothy (Johnston) Strouf. In his younger years Michael lived on the family farm in between Stanford and Denton, MT. When he was twelve years old the family moved to Lewistown where he attended school and graduated from Fergus County High School in 1965. After high school Michael attended Purdue University, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree of Clinical Psychology in 1969. During college Michael met the love of his life Mary Coleman and on August 16, 1969 the two were married in Park Forrest, Illinois. Following their marriage they moved to Butte for a short period of time. In January of 1971 they moved to Miles City where they made their home.
Michael began working at Pine Hills as a social worker, where he remained for approximately ten years before starting the Miles City Housing Authority. In 1986 Michael started his own business called Main Street Business Services. Michael had the opportunity to pass along his business to his son Jason and remained involved in the business operations up to the time of his passing.
Michael was a longtime member of Kiwanis, Elks and Eagles. He held numerous positions with Kiwanis both at the local and state levels; and was instrumental in starting the Kiwanis Bar-BQ during BHS weekend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Michael is survived by his wife, Mary of Miles City; one son, Jason (Toni) Strouf of Miles City; three grandchildren, Taja, Haylee and Jacob; two sisters, Peggy Hess of Great Falls, MT and Patricia Lervold of Bremerton, WA; nephew Tim Hess of Reed Point, MT; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and his close and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Truman Strouf and one sister, Beverly Metrovich.
A memorial service will be held on June 16, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at Stevenson & Son’s Funeral Home with a reception to follow. Condolences can be made to the family at stevensonandsons.com. Donations may be made to the charity of one’s own choice.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:30 p.m.
Monday June 16, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:30 p.m.
Monday June 16, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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April Thompson says
Mary and Family,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Smith says
Mary,
Will say prayer for you and your family. I will miss Mike, he was one of the first people I met when I moved to Montana.
Jessie Beehler says
Mary, Jason, Toni, Taja, Hailey & Jake,
I enjoyed working with Mike over the years. I’ve always enjoyed the family business aspect of it!! By the way, he was very proud of you Jason!!
I will never forget his hunting, fishing and yard work stories. (And having a beer with him at Keglars also!!)
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tanna Aye says
Mary, Jason and family,
My heart goes out to you on your loss. I had a great respect for Mike. I always enjoyed when he smiled his face would light up. He was extremely proud of his family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
DAN AND SUMI DINARDI says
MARY, JASON @ FAMILY
I CAN REMEMBER A COUPLE OF THINGS ABOUT MIKE. THE FIRST WAS A FATHER SON
GOLF MATCH BETWEEN THE STROUFS AND THE DINARDIS, I FORGOT WHO WON.
THE SECOND WAS WHEN JASON GOT MARRIED AT CHICO HOT SPRINGS. I HELPED MIKE
CARRY ALL THE GIFTS OUT OF THE ROOM TO THE RECEPTION. OOPS I GUESS THERE
WAS A THIRD OR MORE TIMES THAT I HAD A TODDY WITH HIM AT KEGLERS OR THE
GOLDEN SPUR. SUMI AND I ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THE FAMILY WILL BE
REMEMBERED IN OUR PRAYERS
Seminole Family says
I am sorry for you loss. Sending my heartfelt condolences.
Katie S
Bickle's says
Mary and family, I am so sorry for you loss. You are in our prayers.
Deeon Bickle
Blackie & Carol Schneider says
Mary, Jason, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around all of you and carry you through this sad time. Hang on to those special memories that will make you smile. I always looked forward to seeing Mike in front of his office when I went by every Thursday morning . He always had a little wave for me. Rest in Peace Mike. You will be greatly missed by your family.
Dale & Cindy Berg says
Jason and family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jacki & Mike Blum says
Jason, Toni and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim & Cathy Bastian says
We are so sorry! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim Crews says
I am so sorry for your loss. I have found memories of Mike over the years and I hope you can find comfort and strength during this tough time
Kimber Nelson Gebhardt says
Jason, Toni and family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. I sure hope the good memories will keep you going through these tough days!
Love and prayers,
Kimber Nelson Gebhardt
Chris Hopkins says
Mary, Jason, Toni and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Admittedly and unfortunately I did not know Mike very well but my interactions with your whole family lets me know that he was part of something very special. Our family’s thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Chris and Carolyn Hopkins
Denise Bosckis says
Mary and Family,
I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
LaMoure Besse says
Mary & Jason:
It is hard to believe that Mike has passed away. I enjoyed working with Mike when I lived in Sidney. He was a man of many talents and had unique ability to come up with creative solutions to problems. God will find him very helpful.
Jaimie Goff says
Jason, Toni and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of you dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Michael J. Strouf – It was not the Creator’s purpose for mankind to suffer (Romans 5:12). May the Creator give you peace through his promise to comfort us (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). Cherish all the happy memories and I hope that you are consoled by Bible promises of a hopeful future (John 17:3).
Kris Stiles says
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. What I know of my Uncle Mike he was a very private person as were all the Strouf men. However, if you were lucky enough to truly get to know him, you would know him as a fun, caring, loving man with a big sense of HUMOR. I am sure the Strouf brothers are changing up heaven just a little bit right now. Take care of yourselves right now as GOD has welcomed his newest son to heaven and what a wonderful place to be.
Love, Kris & Family
Vanna Lancaster Byrd says
Jason, my sympathies to you and your family. I didn’t know Mike, but I know he instilled in you a great work ethic and so I believe he was a great guy as well. Thoughts and prayers to you and yours.
Vickie Schneidt says
Dear Mary, words fail me to express my sorrow for your loss. Hold your memories and loved ones close to your heart. Hugs….
Jean Jones says
So sorry for your loss, May God wrap his arms of loving care around you all at this time.
Jean
Julie and Tyler Cook says
Mary,
So sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
Kay Willson Klepey says
Mary,
I am so sorry for your loss, and I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Dinardi family says
Mary, Jason and Toni & family,
So sorry for your loss. Mike was a character and will be missed. I remember the good times we had, including golfing, Mike betting for us at the horse races, and Jason and Toni’s wedding. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob, Shannon, Brittney, Mason, & Zack Dinardi
DAN & MICHELE DOBIE says
MARY, JASON & FAMILY,
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Dave Krueger says
Driving home to Billings from very nice service today in Miles City I could not help but think about several things. Time and space does not separate old friends. The bonds of friendship last forever. I met Mike when he went to Junior High in Lewistown and we attended school together from then on through high school. We always kept track of each other as we both had asthma and used the same asthma spray. When one of us ran out of doses, we were the go to guy for each other. I remember the night before he left for Purdue, I had so much admiration for his courage in striking out and driving so far away to college. I only had to go to Bozeman, a measly 162 miles! Even with his asthma, he always ran a competitive 440, what I believe is the hardest race to run, especially for an asthmatic. He always did his best and left nothing on the track. My sympathy to all family and friends. Mike was one of the good guys and I shall forever remember him. Know you always have a Billings friend when in need.
Kim (Wicks) Combs says
Mary, Jason and family,
I know this is a little late, but I just found out about Mike’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.