Bill Strum

William Strum (born April 16, 1938 – died August 28, 2010 ) was an American curler from Superior, Wisconsin.

Strum was a three-time  and a five-time United States men's curling champion (1965, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1978).

He played in the 1988 Winter Olympics and at the 1992 Winter Olympics when curling was a demonstration sport. In 1988, the USA men's team finished in fourth place, in 1992 they won bronze medal.

Personal life
Strum attended Superior Central High School. He was a member of the Wisconsin National Guard and was a partner with Central Sheet Metal. He was also a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. He was married to Betty and had three children.

Awards

 * United States Curling Association Hall of Fame:
 * 1989 (as curler);
 * 1994 (with all 1965 world champions team: skip Bud Somerville, second Al Gagne and lead Tom Wright).
 * 2017 (with all 1974 world champions team: skip Bud Somerville, third Bob Nichols and lead Tom Locken).
 * 2017 (with all 1978 world champions team: skip Bob Nichols, second Tom Locken and lead Bob Christman).