Martin "Marty" Howard Strom Obit

MARTIN "MARTY" HOWARD STROM, 18, died Oct. 19, 2025. He was born to Robert and Jennifer (Oslund) Strom on June 12, 2007. He graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 2025. He was attending the Plumbing and HVAC program at St. Cloud Technical and Community College and worked at Godfrey Plumbing and Heating. He was an excellent athlete, excelling in football and in track and field as a shot put and discus thrower. He was also an active leader at school, serving as a Link Crew Leader and Unified Physical Education Partner. An avid outdoorsman, he especially loved spending time duck hunting with his best friend, William. His energy, humor, and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He is preceded in death by his Grandma Janet Strom. He is survived by his parents Rob and Jen Strom of Crosby; one sister Sophia Strom of Crosby; his girlfriend Brenna Nelson of Crosby,  Uncle David Strom of Upsala; Aunt Erin (Mike) Blair of Little Falls; Uncle Matt Oslund of Little Falls; Grandpa Martin Strom of Upsala; Grandparents Howard and Deb Oslund of Little Falls; and Great-Grandma Eileen Avery of Little Falls. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Taconite Canteen in Ironton. Attendees are encouraged to wear jeand and either a flannel or camoflauge shirt as a tribute to Martin. In lieu of flowers, donations toward a scholarship in Martin’s name would mean so much to Strom’s family. Burial will be at a later date.