Margaret A. Strootman, friend to many

Margaret A. Strootman, 84, of Millsboro, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Beebe Healthcare.  

Marge was born April 27, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pa., to the late Daniel W. and Helen Koloba Schnell. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, William G. Strootman in 2003; two sons, Daniel Robert Strootman and William Strootman; as well as two sisters, Helen Bohne and Dorothy Leary.

She and her husband William were married for 48 years and raised seven children in Ridley Park, Pa.  She was a busy mom and wife who was actively involved in raising her children. She and her family moved to Newark, where she was a member of Faith City Family Church. She worked as the church caretaker and was very active in the church community. When her husband retired, they moved to lower Delaware. Marge enjoyed living on the pond in Millsboro and loved attending the Dagsboro Church of God.  She was gifted in her artistic ability.  She liked bird-watching, dancing, music, flowers, and making crafts. Marge had lots of friends and loved to spend time with them.  Marge had a lot of energy, was always on the go, and had a great sense of humor.

Marge is survived by five children: Debra Ann Winters of Georgetown, Margaret “Margie” Strootman of Clayton, Marie Cassell of Hawaii, Laura Stockhausen (Kenneth P.) of Clayton, and Karl Strootman (Carol) of Chestertown, Md.; daughter-in-law, Mary Strootman; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.  She also leaves behind extended family and friends.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to a charity of your choice.

Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com.