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died Saturday, July 4, 2015, at Episcopal Church Home in Louisville, KY.
He was 89 years old, born October 11, 1925 in Louisville, son of Dr. Frank P. Strickler, Jr. and Eleanor Carter Strickler.
He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH. Before graduating Yale University he served in the U.S. Navy, and upon graduation from Yale, he was awarded the Cogswell Award. Carter was a member of The Filson Historical Society, Louisville Country Club, Pendennis Club and Society of Colonial Wars. He was known for his life-long interest in Animal Care Society and was actively involved in American Red Cross and Frontier Nursing Service.
He is survived by his brother, Frank P. Strickler, III (Catharine D. Strickler); niece, Elizabeth West (Charlie); nephews, Frank P. Strickler IV (Patti) and Stuart D. Strickler (Bridgett); and many great-nephews and great-nieces.
Services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday July 8, 2015 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2822 Frankfort Avenue, where Carter was a member, followed by visitation at Langley Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts to Animal Care Society, 12207 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40245 or St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2822 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206.
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Mary Eitel
July 7, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the Strickler Family.
Lucy Jones
July 7, 2015
Carter and I shared a devotion to animals and animal welfare. He was a very bright and interesting man. He will be missed.
Kim Reynolds
July 7, 2015
Carter was a wonderful man who I enjoyed experiencing while here with him at Episcopal Church home. May he rest in peace
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