Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Stroke Association, or St. Johns UCC Renovation Fund. Strouse, Bob, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the age of 80. Loving husband of Violet Strouse; dear son of the late James W. Sr. and the late Athia I. Strouse; devoted father of Robert William Strouse and Loire (Hank) Kroeger; cherished grandfather of Angela Brock, Melissa (Jason) Gardner, and Alyse Brock; prized great-grandfather of Jason Gardner Jr., Gwendolyn McGuire, and Madison Gardner. Bob was a loving brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many and will be missed dearly. Bob was the former owner of Strouse Automotive, Island Service and Sharp-N-It Service. He deeply enjoyed woodworking and bowling.