Kirk Matthew Stroschein Obituary
Kirk Matthew Stroschein, age 65, of American Falls passed away following a vehicle accident on July 20, 2021.
He was born on September 13, 1955 to Ronald “Scratch” and Betty Stroschein, the sixth of nine
children. He was raised working on the family farm, instilling in him a strong work ethic that endured throughout his life. Kirk enjoyed sharing many stories of his upbringing, from milking the cows before school to mischief with his siblings. He was widely known for his witty sense of humor and contagious laugh.
Kirk began working the oil rigs in Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota after moving away from home. Afterwords, he began a career as an electrician as well as a plant worker for the Idaho Power Company at various dams along the Snake River. It was during this time he met his wife, Gayle Corbridge, who he married on April 10, 1992. Together in 1999, they started Stro's Electric Inc. in American Falls, where he worked until his passing. Kirk was a skilled electrician with a dedication to strong craftsmanship.
An avid elk hunter and fisherman, Kirk found happiness and peace in the mountains or alongside a river. He would always look forward to the annual family elk camp, and fishing trips in Orofino, Idaho and the Kenai River, Alaska. He was always willing to tromp hard up the mountain in search of elk, oftentimes outpacing the younger ones. He enjoyed passing down his knowledge of hunting and fishing to the younger generation; to include his son Ethan, who shared his joy for the outdoors.
Kirk took great pride in his children; ensuring they were raised right and providing the best life
possible for them. He always enjoyed time spent with them, and they loved him dearly. He was looking forward to walking his daughter down the aisle this September. Kirk will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Kirk is survived by his wife Gayle Stroschein; daughter, Kirtreena Stroschein (Ken); sons, Ezekiel “Zeke”, Ethan and Exel Stroschein; siblings Virginia Stroschein, Mark Stroschein (Michelle), Monica Bethke (Larry), Teresa Wagner (Rodger), Anita Stroschein, Ronda Burgemeister (Ray), and Rita Aumeier (Steven); three grandchildren, one great-grandson, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald “Scratch” and Betty Stroschein; sister Cecilia McNutt, brother-in-law Ray Burgemeister, and an infant daughter.
There will be a visitation Thursday, July 29th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Wilks Funeral Home in Chubbuck. A Rosary service will be held on Friday, July 30th at 12:30pm, with the Mass of Christian Burial following at 1:30pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in American Falls. Interment will be at the Falls View Cemetery in American Falls immediately following. Memorials may be given to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho, 139 Warm Springs Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83712.
