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Rodney Niles Stromenger

April 28, 1947 ~ September 5, 2011 (age 64) 64 Years Old
Rodney Niles Stromenger
1947 – 2014
Rodney Niles Stromenger was a man who lived his life his way and to the fullest. He has left a gift of many happy memories. He was born April 28, 1947 in San Francisco, California to Hugh Uriah Stromenger and Margaret K. Graser Stromenger. He was a graduate of Burges High School in El Paso, Texas. He was truly loved his friends and adopted family who always “had your back.” He felt it was an honor and a privilege to serve his country for 29 years in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer and a Viet Nam Veteran who received numerous medals and commendations including two purple hearts and a Bronze Star. Of this accomplishment he was most proud. He also worked 2 years as a San Diego police officer.
Rodney was very opiniated and a brillant man in so many ways. But to all that knew him he also had a Heart of Gold. When you got to know him and you needed help he would be right there with everything he could to help you – with nothing in return and he would put his life in harms way to help anyone who needed help. He loved hugging everyone and there was not one moment did he ever not smile. He was also a truck driver and there were so many things he loved such as teaching classes on how to reload and survival if the world went to pot. We have an empty space in our hearts that will be filled when we are all in heaven together as a family again. Rodney will be greatly missed by all that knew him and loved him. He is survived by his eatranged brother Darrel, Jacque’ Ross and Marsha Daugherty, his sisters of love, George Ross and Bob Dunaway his long life freinds and brother of loves. He was our best friend. We can’t say good bye to Rodney…But we will say as Bob, Marsha, George and Jacque’ always said when they had to part ways for awhile ” see you later bro and love you bunches” with always a big loving hug. And he would always reply with love to you too. God Bless you our brother…we will miss you and your great laugh and love you everyday until we are together once again.
A funeral service will be held on Fri, Sept 5, 11am, Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary Chapel. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at 1:30pm, Mirmar National Cemetery, San Diego.
Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary and Cremation Service is assisting the family.


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