William "Bill" Leonard Strain

William “Bill” Leonard Strain was born February 29, 1944, in East St. Louis, Illinois to William Clay and Beatrice Ellen (Jondro) Strain. Bill grew up in Eminence, Missouri and attended school in a one room schoolhouse. His family later moved to the family farm in Salem, Missouri. Bill participated with Enrichment Services for many years and took part in several outings and volunteered at local businesses. His contagious smile and friendly nature made it easy to connect with others. Bill was a collector of Hot Wheels and loved playing with remote control cars. He liked watching the old Westerns. He took every opportunity he could to go for a ride on his motorbike. Bill enjoyed spending time outdoors. In his younger years, he liked to squirrel hunt and usually brought home a good harvest. Bill loved to fish, especially at Montauk and the family pond. Bill was a man of faith and member of Grace Community Church. His faith, family, and friends were most important to him and brought him great joy. Bill treasured the memories he made with his nieces, nephews, and their families. Bill departed this life on November 27, 2022 in Rolla, Missouri at the age of seventy-eight years. Those left behind to cherish his memory his loving nieces and nephews: Belinda Crocker and husband Gary of Edmond, OK, Kathy Wood and husband Loren of Salem, MO, Mary Kay Hampton and husband Ben of Oklahoma City, OK, Tom Strain and wife Cindy of Rolla, MO, Janice Becker and husband Jim of Salem, MO, Jeanie Strain of Rolla, MO, and Carolyn Burford and husband Brett of Webster Groves, MO; a host of great-nieces and nephews; extended family, and dear friends. Preceding him in death, parents: William and Beatrice Strain and siblings: Tom Strain and Shirley Bergner. Bill will be forever missed. The love he had for his family and friends will live on in the hearts of those who loved him most. Funeral Services for William “Bill” Leonard Strain were held Friday, December 2, 2022 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Terry Davis officiating. Song selections played were “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art”. Serving as Pallbearers were Gary Crocker, Loren Wood, Ben Hampton, Michael Parks, Curt Baldwin, and Richard Nothaus. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Online Condolences may be entered at www.wilsonmortuary.com

William "Bill" Leonard Strain

February 29, 1944 - November 27, 2022