Robert Gregory Sturm

Robert Gregory Sturm, 72, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 3, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert E. and Annabel (Webb) Sturm. He was a 1966 graduate of Grove City H.S. and was a retired engineer from IBM with 50 years of service. Served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. His faith and family were the most important things to him and he cherished the time that they spent together. He loved to fix anything, was an avid target shooter, and a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast. One of the founding members and an elder of Redeemer's Church West. Longtime member of Grove City Church of the Nazarene where he enjoyed being a part of their men's group. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Connie King. Greg is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lois Sturm; children, Alan (Tonya) Sturm, Mark (Lorrie) Sturm, and Laura (Michael) Dustman; grandchildren, Jacob, Zach (Erica), Mitchell (Sarah), Allie (Kyle), Jesse (Ashley), Mason, Leah, Hope, Noah, and Brooklyn; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Lennon, Isaac, and William; brother, George William (Nancy) Sturm; brother-in-law, Elmer; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a receiving line only will be available 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Rd., Grove City. A private, family only, funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. Private inurnment later at Concord Cemetery. GUESTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Riverside Cancer Services (https://foundation.ohiohealth.com/) or Serenity House Assisted Living, 1867 Pinnacle West Dr., Grove City, OH 43123. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a special memory or extend condolences.