John Carl Stromquist, 95, of Hudson, Florida passed away on December 12, 2025, at Dr. Jay Weil Center for Hospice Care in New Port Richey, FL.
John was born on November 14, 1930 in Rockford, Illinois to Carl and Ruth Stromquist. He married his beloved wife, Marian, in 1954, who preceded him in death last year.
After graduating from East High School in Rockford, Illinois, he proudly served in the United States Navy from 1949 to1953, as a hospital corpsman on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier. Following his service, he worked as a Rockford Illinois Police Officer from 1954 to 1981 and then became a full time farmer raising Columbia and Katahdin sheep on White Post Farm in Durand, Illinois. He was a member of the Katahdin Sheep Association and a sheep judge in the USA, Mexico and Canada. He was an active 4-H leader and part of the VFW, the Rockford Police Benevolent and Protective Association, and the Lion’s Club. He was proud to be named Winnebago County (Illinois) Conservation Family of the Year in 1973.
John and Marian were seasonal Florida residents for four years before selling their farm and moving to Florida in 2014.
John loved people, the Ohio State Buckeyes football team, traveling the world, his animals (most recently his dog Woody), and sharing his life stories. He greatly enjoyed his Hudson neighborhood friends who became like family to him. He was also grateful for his church family at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church in Hudson, FL.
John is survived by his daughters Jill (Richard) Schraiber of FL and Karen Sargent of WA; grandchildren Annika Welsh and Jonathan Sargent of WA; foreign exchange daughter Nuria (Victor) of Costa Rica: daughter-in-law Susan Stromquist Nelson of AZ; sister Joyce Kennedy of IL, brother Jerry Stromquist of IL and sister Judi (Dan) Pivoras of IL; as well as many friends and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian; his son, Steven: sister Joan Swenson and grandson Anthony.
Memorial services will be held at Dobies Funeral Home in Hudson, FL on Tuesday, January 13,2026 at 2 pm..
Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home - Hudson Chapel
Hazel and Tracy Jones
January 3, 2026, 11:23 pm
Our deepest condolences to the Stromquist family. We truly miss him and Woody sitting in the garage doorway or riding around the neighborhood in the golf cart. Rest in Peace Mr. John, it was a pleasure knowing you and your wife.
Sincerely,
Tracy and Hazel Jones
Wes and Pat Limesand
January 10, 2026, 2:36 am
John was a great, longtime friend and traveling partner. We will cherish the many memories that we have of both John and Marian at the Columbia and Katahdin sheep events that we attended together. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry & Darlene Clinch
January 12, 2026, 4:46 am
Although a recent friend to us, John was a treasue and we really enjoyed his humor and zest for life! He has the best smile and seemed to always have news to share, especially with my husband. We enjoyed our breakfast times together as well as our trip to Tampa Airport. That man sure loved to travel! We wished we would have more time with him. He will be missed by all who knew & loved him. Rest in Peace John as you are home with Marian in Heaven. thanks for the memories & your friendship. God bless your family.
Kim and Mitch
January 13, 2026, 8:09 pm
Uncle John was always such a fun person to be around. He was always smiling and joking with us. I will remember him with a smile on my face and with much love. Jill and Karen, your parents were the best!!! My heart goes out to you both. ❤️