Gary Wayne Strohmier, age 72, of Brookville, died Wednesday evening, Feb. 23, 2022 at his residence in Brookville.

Born Feb. 4, 1950 in Batesville, he was one of six children born to the late Dale and Mary Lucille (Suhre) Strohmier. On Oct. 24, 1970 he was united in marriage to the former Judy Hertel, and she survives.

Gary was retired, having worked for more than 26 years as a machinist at Hamilton Tool, and later retiring from RB Tool in 2020. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing and hunting, gardening, as well as listening to country music. He also loved his dog, Pattycake.

Besides Judy, his loving wife of over 51 years, survivors include three children, Chris (Marcia) Strohmier of Edgewood, Kentucky, Beth Anderson of Brookville, and Phil (Tina) Strohmier of Brookville; six grandchildren, Brittany Anderson, Helena Strohmier, Chelsey Anderson, Brady Anderson, Jason Strohmier and Justice Strohmier; two sisters, Karen Strohmier of Alexandria, Virginia and Joyce Hokey of Brookville; three brothers, Richard Strohmier of Brookville, Daryl Strohmier of Brookville and Brian Strohmier of South Bend.

Family and friends visited on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

His brother-in-law, Tom Hertel, officiated the funeral services on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville. Burial followed in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Michael Church or FC CAN. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Strohmier family. To sign the online guestbook or send personal condolences, please visit phillipsandmeyers.com.