Storke Funeral Home Obituaries

Steven R. Lohr, 75, of Sparta, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Charlottesville, Steve graduated from the College of William and Mary. He embarked on a successful career in public accounting with Peat Marwick (now KPMG) and retired as a partner after 20 years. Steve later served in local government, working for the City of Richmond and then as Assistant County Administrator for Hanover County. He concluded his career as Executive Vice President at Franklin Federal Savings Bank (now Towne Bank). Steve was a devoted member of Salem Baptist Church for over 50 years. He was also a pillar of the community, serving as a founding member of the Sparta Ruritan Club.  He was a long-time board member of the EverBless Foundation (Virginia Baptist Foundation) and Good Samaritan Ministries. Steve’s true passion was waterskiing. He brought immense joy to countless individuals by teaching people of all ages to ski at Lohr’s Lake in Sparta. Steve began competitive waterskiing at the age of 15 and became a highly accomplished competitor, official, judge, coach, and supporter for USA Waterski events. He achieved the prestigious title of National Trick Champion in both 2019 and 2020. He is survived by his wife of almost 54 years, Ann; his mother, Lura “Lucy” Lohr; his children, Benny Lohr (Anna) and Susie Davis (Eric); his brother, Ron Lohr (Lynn); eight adored grandchildren, Grace and Douglas Lohr, Emma, Cameron, Freddy, Ricky, Benjamin, and Jonathan “Sixer” Davis; numerous nieces and nephews; and David Harrell (Helen), whom Steve considered a brother. The family will receive friends at the Bowling Green chapel of Storke Funeral Home on Sunday, April 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 22nd at 11:00 am at Salem Baptist Church in Sparta, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 24032 Sparta Road, Milford VA 22514.