Audrey Evangeline Strom, 103, Passes Away

Longtime Rollag, Minnesota resident and farm matriarch dies at ValleyCare and Rehab

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Audrey Evangeline Strom, a lifelong resident of rural Minnesota who spent over 40 years farming with her husband Harold near Rollag, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the age of 103. Strom is survived by her four children, eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and other extended family members.

Why it matters

Strom's passing marks the end of an era for the small farming community of Rollag, where she and her husband were deeply involved in local church, 4-H, and community organizations for decades. As one of the last remaining links to the area's agricultural heritage, Strom's life story provides a window into the challenges and rewards of small-town Midwest farm life in the mid-20th century.

The details

Born in 1923 on a farmstead near Wausa, Nebraska, Strom worked a variety of jobs after graduating high school, including as a grocery clerk and insurance office assistant, before marrying Harold Strom in 1943. The couple then moved to Omaha, where Harold worked for the Williams Brothers Pipeline, before purchasing a farm near Rollag, Minnesota in 1955. Audrey took an active role in the farm work, in addition to being involved in local church, 4-H, and community organizations.

  • Audrey Evangeline Johnson was born on February 12, 1923.
  • Audrey and Harold Strom were married on June 25, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas.
  • The Stroms purchased a farm near Rollag, Minnesota in 1955.
  • Harold Strom passed away in 1996.
  • Audrey Strom passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the age of 103.

The players

Audrey Evangeline Strom

A 103-year-old resident of Barnesville, Minnesota who spent over 40 years farming near Rollag with her husband Harold.

Harold Strom

Audrey's husband, who worked for the Williams Brothers Pipeline in Omaha before the couple purchased a farm near Rollag, Minnesota in 1955.

Frank G. Johnson

Audrey's father, with whom she grew up on a farmstead near Wausa, Nebraska.

Edith V. Johnson

Audrey's mother, with whom she grew up on a farmstead near Wausa, Nebraska.

Rev. Keith Zeh

The officiant for Audrey Strom's funeral service at Rollag Lutheran Church.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Audrey Strom's funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Rollag Lutheran Church in Rollag, Minnesota.

The takeaway

Audrey Strom's life story reflects the resilience and community-mindedness of Midwest farm families in the mid-20th century, as she and her husband Harold built a life and legacy through decades of hard work on their Rollag-area farm. Her passing marks the end of an era for the small town, but her contributions to local organizations and her family's enduring presence in the area ensure her memory will live on.