Reuben J. Stroh, 94, passed away at his home in Loveland on July 31, 2007. Reuben was born in Weld County, near Greeley, on Aug. 23, 1912, to John K. Stroh and Anna Margaret Bauer Stroh. He grew up on farms in the Greeley, Berthoud and Loveland areas and attending Loveland schools. Reuben married Ethel Mae "Peggy" Lancaster in Loveland on May 10, 1939. Reuben operated a service station in Loveland with his brother Ray in those early years before becoming an auctioneer in 1945 and later in 1954 a Realtor. He and his wife Peggy worked together in the real estate and auction business for many years in Loveland before retiring. Reuben earned the designation of GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) and was honored to be named to the Colorado Auctioneer's "Hall of Fame." Reuben was a volunteer fireman for 20 years and an active member of the First Congregational Church, UCC. Reuben is survived by his wife, Peggy; son, Jack Stroh of Estes Park; daughter, Fran Kretzer and husband, Gary, of Loveland; grandchildren, Laura Kretzer Schock, Aaron Kretzer and wife Pamela; and great grandson, Easton Kretzer, Nathan Kretzer; brother, Donald Stroh and wife, Natalie, of Loveland. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, John, Ray and Roland Stroh; and sisters, Helen Gieck and Florine Lebsack. Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at First Congregational Church with the Rev. James Watson officiating and interment in Loveland Burial Park Cemetery. Family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the First Congregational Church, 800 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland CO 80537. Originally published August 3, 2007s.o. http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070803/OBITUARIES/708030314/1023