John Allan Strock, 69, of Shreve died Friday January 16, 2026, at his home.
Family services and interment at Wooster Cemetery will be conducted at a later date. There will be no calling hours.
He was born February 22, 1956, in Wooster to Marilyn Eleanor (Neilson) and James Thomas Strock.
He was a 1974 graduate of Wooster High School.
Professionally, he worked for Halliburton, Incorporated for a number of years, followed by Mansfield Plumbing and later for area automobile dealerships parts departments.
He enjoyed charity poker runs on his Harley motorcycle and spending time with his large circle of friends at his summer spot on O’Dell Lake. In his youth, he spent many hours helping out and learning various trades at Kister Mill in Millbrook, Ohio. Those formative experiences later enabled him to be instrumental in assisting and advising members of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy regarding mill history and operations during their acquisition and restoration of the mill.
He is survived by his sister Diane S. (Ronald) Vanden Dorpel of Rumford, Rhode Island, and brothers Colonel James N. (Claudia) Strock, U.S. Marine Corps (retired) of Woodbridge, Virginia and Lieutenant Colonel Frederick T. (Judy) Strock, U.S. Marine Corps (retired) of Chandler, Arizona, his aunt Elaine N. Crater of Gaylord, Michigan, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Western Reserve Land Conservancy (designate Kister Mill on check memo line), 3850 Chagrin River Road, Moreland Hills, OH 44022, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
So sorry to hear about John. He was a fellow classmate and an all around good guy. Sympathy to his family and friends
RIP John!
Wings up, rubber side down; forever in the wind!!
Mary Ann & Curt (Luedy)
Many Thoughts and Prayers sent to John and his Family!
Rest easy John and Remembering all the Days you were my Step Father, and how you had such a great Personality and fun Loving, I will be forever Gateful for your Care and providing a home that I will always be in my heart!
With Love…..
Diane, Jim, Fred and family! My sincerest condolences! John was a special friend! There’s so many special memories with him! Such a fun person! He will be missed! RIP John!❤️
I am so sorry for your loss! John enjoyed visiting our camper, listening to music, telling jokes, sharing his knowledge of O’Dell Lake and places he’s been. John was an amazing person and I fell so lucky to have known him.
God Bless John and his family!
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So sorry for your loss! I grew up with John. cub scouts, boy scouts, Wayne Elementary thru Graduation at Wooster High.I haven’t seen him since graduation and we live less than 25 miles apart, wish I had known he was so close. We had loads of fun as kids. Your family will be in my prayers.
I have great memories of time spent with John as we were growing up in Wooster! So sorry to hear of his passing.
Sorry for your loss of you brother miss your mom too
I grew up with John down the hill in the neighborhood and through church. A good guy with always a smile on his face!
Condolences to his sister and brothers.
Sally Gates Phillips