A DEATH
HAS OCCURRED
June 3, 1952 – july 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elisabeth Ruth Strecker, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dedicated registered nurse. Lisa was born on June 3, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and she left this world peacefully on July 20, 2025, in Hamilton, Ohio.
Lisa devoted her life to caring for others, embodying compassion, and kindness during her tenure at Bethesda North and Providence Hospitals. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree at the determined age of 43, fulfilling her dream. She proudly served her community as a registered nurse, leaving a lasting impact on countless lives. Her nurturing spirit shone through every interaction, and she will be fondly remembered for her unwavering dedication to those under her care. Even upon her retirement, she was always a nurse at heart sharing her knowledge and skills with her family. Lisa believed strongly and was passionate about Women’s Rights, especially women’s reproductive health.
Lisa is survived by her loving husband, Richard Strecker, and by her cherished children: Eric Strecker and Lee Gambrel. She was a proud grandmother to Elisa Burns, Liam Strecker, Ehren Strecker, Raynalee Gambrel, and Ricky Gambrel, as well as a great-grandmother to Riley Burns. Lisa is also survived by her siblings: Lauren Rogers, Tom Rogers, and Howard Rogers.
A gathering of family and friends will take place to honor and celebrate Lisa’s remarkable life on Thursday July 24, 2025, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 1:30 PM at The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 2155 Compton Road, 45231 providing a time for reflection, remembrance, and love.
Lisa was preceded in death by her loving parents; Howard and Lee Rogers; sisters, Susan McCreary, Anne Rogers-Scott; aunts, Margie Anderson and Susan Marquez.
Lisa will be laid to rest at Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Road, 45231. We invite all who knew her to join in commemorating a life well-lived, celebrating the love and joy she brought to our lives and now knowing that after a long battle with chronic illness, she is finally pain-free and at peace.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio, www.weareplannedparenthood.org. Lisa’s gentle spirit and loving heart will be deeply missed but forever cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens
“Our sister Anne’s fav poem: “What though the radiance which was once so bright Be now for ever taken from my sight, Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind….” -William Wordsworth’s Ode: Intimations of Immortality”
07/27/2025
“Favoring you in idiosyncratic ways, your babies were too my babies. I ache for them in this untimely loss. Relief in knowing that all of my sisters are now together w. our parents & Paul. Each, all FREE of pain, suffering and the unjust. Love Always Prevails. Toil to mother & provide, a daughters’ watchful eye, although a nurse by profession, all three of these were your calling. Darkness is dimmed by the INCREDIBLE Joy, Hilarity, Light and Love heard through roaring claps of Laughter-often wordless as we gasped for air; moments only Known to us, the “Rogers Girls.” So I will hold close just these glorious times-as they are THE truths that never wither. Deepest condolences most solemnly to my brother Ric-ard.”
07/25/2025
“RIP Lisa! God’s speed! My thoughts and prayers are with my life long friend Ricky and his children Lee and Eric. May you depend on God’s grace to get you through this hard time. Much Love, Rick”
07/24/2025
“Nurse Elizabeth Strecker, we recognize you and pay homage to your dedication to the profession of nursing. Your life as a nurse is not remembered by your years as a nurse, but rather by the difference you made by stepping into people’s lives…by special moments. We extend our deepest sympathies to your family. The Cincinnati Nurses Honor Guard”
07/23/2025
“Lisa may God bless your family at this time May you RIP I am very thankful for our friendship for many years It could be quite a while between our conversations but it always seemed to just fall back in place each time You were a very special person and had a lot to share with many people Working together at Providence Hospital in the Admitting Department was always a good time May we all hold the special memories close to our hearts”
07/22/2025
“Prayers & condolences to Rick & his entire family.My thoughts are with you in these difficult times.”
07/22/2025
“Our hearts pour out to Rick and the family. Her pain is gone,and she now waits for all of us to join her in Paradise awaiting the rapture.”
07/22/2025
“In all the world, there was only one you. God made you wonderfully, gifted you uniquely, and loved you with his heart. You had a belief in yourself to become, a nurse, and never held anyone back from following their dreams in life. We love and miss you so much, Mom/Oma Love always, Lee Ellen, Ken, Rayna & Ricky”
07/22/2025
“My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. My niece loved her Oma and she will be missed. My heart goes out to you Rick, Lee, and Eric.”
07/21/2025
“Mrs.Strecker, You were, and always will be, a beautiful woman—inside and out. I had the pleasure of knowing you through your amazing daughter, one of my best and dearest friends, whom I love very much. I’ll always remember our time working together at Providence Hospital. You were always kind, with a warm smile and a friendly hello that never failed to brighten my day. You will be deeply missed and always remembered. Love and prayers to all the family.”
07/21/2025
“Rest in peace”
07/21/2025
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