Remembrance of the Life of Robert Strobridge CoL

Loretto Co-member Robert Strobridge died May 28, 2026, at Bickford Manor, Cedar Falls, Iowa, with his sister and other family nearby at the time of his death. Bob would have been 97 June 25. He became a Loretto Co-member April 22, 2001.

Editor’s note – The following obituary was provided courtesy of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier:

“Robert (‘Bob,’ ‘Stro’) Strobridge passed away on May 28, 2026, in his apartment in Cedar Falls, Iowa, with family at his side. He was 96. Bob was born in Gunnison, Colo., on June 25, 1929. He was raised in Waterloo, Iowa, graduating from West High School in 1947.

“Bob went on to earn a degree from the Kansas City Art Institute after serving in the Air Force from 1951-1954. He taught art for several years and later moved to the south of France with his life partner Joe Guerinot. After Joe passed away, Stro stayed in France, where he lived for nearly 40 years, before moving back to the states in 2023 to be near family.

“Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Glenn Strobridge, and his sister Joselyn McLaughlin. He is survived by his sister Sonia McCunniff and several nieces and nephews.

“We will all miss Bob’s smile, sense of humor, curiosity and creativity. We treasure our many fond memories of dear old Stro. His loving friends in France plan to hold a celebration of life on what would have been his 97th birthday, June 25.”

(Published by Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier on Jun. 20, 2026. Used with permission)

Bob’s body was cremated.  His ashes are to be distributed at his beloved family compound in Minnesota and former residence in France.

Please keep Bob, his family and all his loved ones in your prayers. May he rest in peace.