Michael C. Strohl

Michael C. Strohl, age 62 of Zanesville died unexpectedly of natural causes, Wednesday, May 6, 2015. He was born Saturday, September 27, 1952 in Zanesville, the son of John Strohl, Jr. and M. Joann (Morgan) Strohl. He was married on Saturday, July 5, 1975 to Patsy J. (Himmelspach) Strohl of the home. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Michael was a linebacker for the 1970 New Lexington football State Champions; earning All-Ohio. Michael continued his football career at Muskingum College graduating in 1975. He taught math at Philo Schools for over 30 years while coaching football and baseball; retiring in 2006. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter. Also, he enjoyed mushroom hunting. Mr. Strohl was a fan of the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Last January, he was able to attend the National BCS Championship in Dallas, TX. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son Jon C. Strohl (Jennifer) of Newtown, PA; two daughters, Heidi (Jody) Sims of Granville, Linsey Strohl of Columbus; two grandchildren that were the love of his life, Cy McKade Sims and Adelyn Grace Sims, both of Granville; two sisters, Karen (Jim) Hammond of Somerset; Amy (Rick) Hooper of New Lexington; two brother-in-laws Charles (Nancy) Himmelspach of Pataskala, and Jeff (Kathy) Himmelspach of Zanesville; sister-in-law Connie Strohl of Stockport and several nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Douglas E. Strohl and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Charles and Juanita Himmlespach. Donations may be made in his honor to the Muskingum County Community Foundation, 534 Putman Ave. Zanesville, OH 43701, c/o Philo High School Sam Hatfield Stadium Improvement Plan. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville where a vigil service will be held at 7:45PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 11, 2015 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Zanesville with a Dominican Father as celebrant. Burial will conclude in the Mt. Olive Cemetery Zanesville. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com.

Michael C. Strohl

September 27, 1952 - May 6, 2015