Strong, William Richard 5-24-1923 - 5-19-2018 Quick witted, lively and fun. Bill was 5 days shy of his 95th birthday and was still working at being a kinder, more thoughtful person. He loved tennis and teaching it, backgammon, the Golden State Warriors, reading mysteries and music. Survived by wife Tracy, children Dana Strong, Carol Hedberg, Ginny and Henry Llop, and many darling grand and great grandchildren. A remembrance gathering will be held 5 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2018 at 1920 Knox Ave. S., Mpls. MN. Here's to coconut cake and strawberry smoothies in heaven.