Kandy Strum, 65, of Sioux Falls, SD died Thursday, September 18, 2025 at her home. Her Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux Falls. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls.
Kandy Kay Keonig was born October 25, 1959, to Louis and Judy (Lewis) Keonig. She was raised in Sioux Falls and graduated from Harrisburg in 1978. Following graduation, she worked at Midland National Life, US Post Office, The Ramkota Hotel, and most importantly, caring for her family.
She married the love of her life, Gary Strum, on January 9, 1987 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They made their home in Sioux Falls, SD, where they raised their two children, Ian and Kara. Her greatest joy in life was supporting her children and becoming a grandmother to Riah and Willa. Throughout the years, they had several dogs who provided great companionship after Gary’s passing in 2015.
Grateful for having shared Kandy’s life are her children, Ian (Britt) Strum of Sioux Falls, SD, Kara (Ryan) Englund of Baltic, SD; granddaughters, Riah and Willa of Baltic, SD; stepson, James Strum of Sioux Falls, SD; grandsons, Jake, Jack, and Easton of Sioux Falls, SD; sister, Kelly Kandt of Sioux Falls; her nephew, Eric Kandt of Beresford, SD; her niece, Macey Kandt of Sioux Falls, SD; special friends, Pam, Joey, and Lisa; and her beloved dog, Rocky.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Strum; her parents, Louis and Judy (Lewis) Keonig; and father and mother-in-law, David Sr. and Jean (Sanders) Strum.
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