Richard M. Strom, 86, died at home in Carson City on Jan. 4, 2010. He was born in St. Paul, Minn., May 30, 1923, to Milford and Myrlyn Strom. He was preceded in death by his sister Muriel Anderson. Among his survivors are his wife Paulita; daughter Karen Lee Putt; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one niece and one nephew. A private family celebration will be held. Capitol City Cremation & Burial is in charge of arrangements.