The Richmond News, Feb. 17, 2023

Timothy J. Strobel, 71, of New Haven passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Mo.

Timothy Strobel

Timothy was born Nov. 6, 1951, in New Orleans, a son of the late Mary Jean (Reeves) and Robert Strobel. He attended New Haven High School, followed by the University of Missouri in Columbia, where he earned a bachelor’s degree. He then furthered his education with a master’s degree at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg.

Tim’s long career as an educator included time as a high school basketball coach and elementary school principal in towns across Missouri (Hermitage, Leeton, Hardin and Kingsville). He eventually returned to New Haven, the town he loved the most, when he accepted the position of high school principal. He held that position for 26 years until his retirement in 2013. He was a devoted coach and educator who cherished his fellow teachers and students.

Tim enjoyed playing, coaching and watching sports. He especially loved Mizzou, the Kansas City Chiefs, and of course, the New Haven Shamrocks.

He was happiest when he was outside, whether working in his garden, picking the blackberries that he liked to gift to others; cleaning the cars; or just working out and staying physically active. There was no one that he wouldn’t help, as many people in town can attest to.

He loved traveling with his wife and daughter, eating his wife’s cooking, watching sports and movies with his daughter, and listening to George Strait and talk radio.

Tim was joined in marriage to Mona J. (née Menke) on May 3, 1969, in New Haven, a union spanning 53 years. He was a man of many talents, but the job that he did the best was as father to their daughter, Kimberly.

Timothy is survived by his wife Mona and daughter, Kimberly Sloop (and partner, Paul Ansaldo), of Overland Park, Kan.; brother, Chester Strobel, and wife Pam of Dissen; sister, Nancy Strobel, of Pittsburg; sister, Lisa Waldo, and husband Ed of Bonner Springs, Kan.; brother, Keith Strobel of New Haven; and brother, Bradley Strobel of Chamois.

Other survivors include his mother-in-law, Lorene Menke of New Haven; brother-in-law, Duane Kemper, and wife Carol of New Melle; sister-in-law, Donna Kreftmeyer, and husband Dan of New Haven; brother-in-law, Randy Menke, and wife Phyllis of Berger; brother-inlaw, Kirby Menke, and wife Brenda of New Haven; and sister-in-law, Teri Menke. He also is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Julie Strobel; father-in-law, Virgil Menke; and brotherin-law, Wendy Menke.

Planned services are private, but a celebration of life for the public will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Tim Strobel Memorial Scholarship Fund; c/o Citizens Bank; 100 Circle Drive; New Haven, MO 63068.

Arrangements were under the direction of Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven.