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Charles Striker Obituary
Charles R. "Chuck"
Striker
of West Oneonta
Charles R. Striker, 47, of West Oneonta, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 27, 2008. Chuck was born on January 31, 1961 in Orlando, Florida, the son of Charles G. and Marlene (Hoffman) Striker. Chuck served his country for eight years in the US Marine Corps. He was a life member of the AMVETS– Dept. Post N.Y. 729, the Valley American Legion Post 148 in Syracuse, VFW Post 7290, a life member of the Greater Syracuse Marine Corps League, the Military Order of the Devil Dogs, the Free and Accepted Masons Oriental Lodge 20 of Mesa, Arizona, the 40/80 Volture 359, and the Leather Stocking Funeral Directors Association. Chuck was a funeral director for the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home in Oneonta for the past 2 1/2 years. He assisted many families with getting the deceased veterans the benefits that they were entitled to receive. Prior to that, he worked for different funeral homes in both New York and Arizona. Chuck played the trumpet in several local bands, including the Liverpool American Legion Drum Corps. He also loved to listen to polka music. Chuck is survived by his sisters, Dianne Snell and her husband, Brad, Binghamton, Susan Striker and her fiancée, Edward Riester, East Syracuse, and Rhonda Striker and her fiancée, Robert Ure, East Syracuse; his brother, R. Stephen Striker, Georgia. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Katrina Clute, Elise Snell and Robert Ure. He was predeceased by his parents.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta, and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home, 241 Kinne Street, E. Syracuse, at which time the family will be in attendance. A service to celebrate Chuck's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Delaney-Greabell-Adydan Funeral Home. Interment with full Military Honors will follow at the White Chapel Memory Gardens in DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website: www.grummonsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Striker
Bob {Useless} Shuster
October 5, 2008
The Skinner family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a true frind and liked by all. God speed my brother.
steve murillo
October 3, 2008
I just heard the sad news..it is with such sorrow of Chucks passing. I worked with Chuck in Arizona which was all to brief in retrospect but at least i got to know him. Godspeed my friend and may you rest in peace.
Georgi Danko
October 3, 2008
I worked with Chuck in Arizona. He was quite a character and I enjoyed every moment of it. I will miss him.
Jeremy Schnepf
October 3, 2008
I wish you the best. We will miss Chuck. Worked with Chuck out here in Arizona. He was a great guy. Just talked to him a few weeks ago. Always enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed by all.
John Ryzek
October 3, 2008
When "Chuck" got up to the Pearly Gates, the Lord put
His arm around him and said;
"You done good Son!"
It's NOT how long you live nor how much you accumulate,
it's what you've DONE with your Life.... Chuck, you done
good!
Michelle Horton
October 2, 2008
Chuck was one of those guys who had the roughest exterior and was just a big teddy bear inside. I worked with him at Melchers in Mesa, AZ. I missed him when he went back to NY, but it was definately the state for Chuck - he was alot happier there! RIP
Jim & Doreen Bennett
October 2, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. We worked with him in Arizona and would receive a check-up call every few months. Those calls will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family
Ted Corwin
October 2, 2008
Always a Marine
Always a Funeral Director
Always a Friend
I will miss you!
Semper Fi
Doc
Onondaga County VeteransService Agency
October 2, 2008
May You Rest In Peace, Sgt
Charla Brown
October 2, 2008
So sorry to hear about Chuck. We didn't know him very well, but recently he had helped us out with some things. What a wonderful man to talk with on the phone. Our thoughts are with his family.
Charla Brown
Joanne Lowe
Victor Travis
October 2, 2008
You have my sympathies at this painful time.
Jon Pequignot
October 1, 2008
I just happened to catch the obituary while reading the Daily Star. Didn't know the man, but he was a fellow Marine. Once a Marine always a Marine. Semper Fi.
Eric Landon
October 1, 2008
Diane, Sue & Rhonda,
Chuckie and I worked together 4 1/2 years ago. Since then a week has not passed without a check-up call. Chuck was mentor, big brother, and Sergeant Striker all in one. He was class and protocol all the way. He went with his boots on in the service he so loved and lived for. I'll hear his Polkas in the wind, like I did in the background of every phone call over the years. Know that he spoke of you all often in a way that made me know that his family was his life. I hope to get to put faces to names and maybe share a story or two in Syracuse on Thursday. Godspeed Sergeant Striker you prince among men... Toot'sweet, this, that and the other and god bless America.
Donna Gettier
October 1, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Chuck I worked with him in Mesa, Arizona and remember him well. He would do anything for you, He always came across to everyone very rough and tough but deep inside he had a big heart. He will be dearly missed.
Melcher Mortuary
James Wisnowski
October 1, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Chucks passing. We played together in the Liverpool American Legion Band for many years and had a lot of fun at the Conventions and Field Days. I half expect my phone to ring and hear him on the other end saying "Hey its Sarge... whatcha doing.. just wanted to touch base with you." He was a great guy and will be missed by those who knew him.
Rest in peace Chuck....
Ruth Landry
October 1, 2008
Sue,
I was so sorry to read about your brothers passing. Find comfort in knowing that your brother is at peace now. May God bless you and your family.
John Ryzek
October 1, 2008
The exterior of a Jarhead... the Heart of a Saint.
Rest In Peace Chuck!
John Ryzek
Stacey Fitzgerald(sokolic)
October 1, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I know he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. You all know you can count on my family for anything you need during this difficult time.
Robert Sweet
October 1, 2008
Sorry to hear about Chuck. Our paths crossed professionally a few times over the years and I always enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed. I will pass it along to all my colleagues in our local funeral directors association.
Rob Sweet
Sweet's Funeral Home
Hyde Park, NY
Kellie Duff
October 1, 2008
Dianne, Sue, and Rhonda, your brother loved you very much as he knows you loved him in return. You can feel at peace in knowing that he, too, is at peace and in God's loving arms. He will always be with you in your hearts and memories. I am so sorry for your loss.
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