Nikki B. Strom, 66, of Rhame, ND, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2015 at the CHI St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck.
Funeral Services for Nikki will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Bowman Lutheran Church. Pastor Mark Nygard and Pastor Charles Swanson will officiate with burial to follow in the Tuttle Cemetery, Rhame, ND. Visitation for Nikki will be from 9-9 on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel.
Nikki B. Strom was born on August 4, 1948 in Rhame, ND, the son of Vince and Doris (LaSotta) Strom. He was reared on the Strom Ranch north of Rhame. He attended Mound School and played for the Mound Midgets basketball team. Nikki then attended and graduated from Rhame High School in 1966. After completing High School, Nikki attended college in Spearfish, SD, until he enlisted into the United States Army. Nikki was stationed in Fairbanks, AK and returned home to Rhame after he was honorably discharged. Nikki was united in marriage to Margie Johnson on October 10, 1969. To this union, two sons were born, Toby and Alex "Tucker" Strom. They made their home in Rhame and Nikki spent time working in the oil fields and driving gas truck for Bob Shuck. Nikki ranched north of Rhame and also worked for Bowman Farmers Union in the Feed Plant and delivering fuel. Nikki was always very there and ready to help anyone in need. He served as the Mayor of Rhame for a period of time,was a North Dakota Branding inspector, member of the Rhame Legion, Slope County Fair Board, Rhame Saddle Club and Rode with the "Buccaneers" a Bowman Drill Tream. Nikki was a heeler and loved to team rope. He also was a cast member of Delight Stottlemeyer's musicals. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his two sons and their families, Toby (Julie) Storm and their children, Jackson, Lily, Carter and Olivia and Alex "Tucker" (Tracey) Strom and their children, Jared, Caitlynn, Addison and Logan, sister, Nylla (Jim) Miller, aunts, Lenora Wagner and Madge Strom, 2 nieces, 1 nephew and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and aunts and uncles.
Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.