Carol Ann Stroker

Carol (nee Setchfield) Stroker, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. Carol was the loving wife of Robert Stroker who cared for her to the very end. Carol was a member of the Hazelwood City Council, the Missouri State legislature, and the Hazelwood School Board, Kiwanis Club among many other charitable and civic endeavors. Carol is survived by her husband of 58 years Robert “Bob” Stroker; dear mother of Mark (Leslie) Stroker, Robert “Brian” (Shawne Wining) Stroker, Patrick (Lisa) Stroker, and Rebecca (Mike) Janger. She was grandma to Jake, Kennedy, Gabe, Ella, and Olivia. Carol is survived by her brother Earl “Butch” (Dolores) Setchfield and preceded in death by sisters Joan (Rich) Nieters, Ruth (Ernie) Auer and Dorothy “Dot” (Norman) Holtmann and preceded in death by grandson Will Janger. She was aunt, cousin, niece, “mom” and friend of many. Carol didn’t know a stranger. She was forever kind and the rarest of public servant in that she pursued her passion without ego or ambition. Carol was first elected to the Hazelwood City council in April of 1992 to represent the residents of Ward 2 and served until she resigned her position in December 1996 to serve as Missouri State Representative for the 78th District. After leaving the Missouri House of Representatives Carol served 5 years on the Hazelwood School District Board of Directors. Carol’s final stint as an elected official began when she was appointed to represent the residents of Hazelwood Ward 1 on February 3, 2010, and was then subsequently re-elected at each term until retiring in 2022. She was the best and she will be missed by many. Services Visitation Sunday, July 21st 2:00-5:00 pm at Archway Memorial Chapel, 111 Taylor Road, Hazelwood. A visitation at 10:00 am Monday July 22nd will be followed by mass at 11:00 at St. Martin de Porres, 615 Dunn Road, Hazelwood. Immediately following mass there will be a processional to Jefferson Barracks. After interment, there will be a celebration of life at Mattingly’s Florissant, 8108 N. Lindbergh. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Peter and Paul Community Services or Rise Community Development.

Carol Ann Stroker

February 20, 1945 - July 15, 2024