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John Strickler Obituary
John Raymond Strickler, 71, of Womelsdorf, PA, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015, in his home.
He was the husband of Joan E. McCook Strickler, with whom he would have celebrated 53 years of marriage on November 17th. He was born in Lebanon on August 11, 1944, a son of the late Raymond and Sara Meiser Strickler.
He was an insurance claims adjuster with the Erie Insurance Exchange.
He was a member of the Millcreek Lutheran Church, Newmanstown.
John was drafted by the New York Mets organization and pitched in their minor leagues. He coached the Newmanstown Maroons Junior Legion team for many years.
He enjoyed golfing and was an avid Penn State Football fan.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, is a son, John Dale Strickler and wife, Melissa, of Womelsdorf; brothers: Robert Strickler of Dallas, TX; Larry Strickler and wife, Nancy, of Iowa; Terry Strickler and wife, Linda, of Schaefferstown; George Strickler of Newmanstown; sisters, Barbara Schwalm and husband, Jared, of Richland; Linda Derr of Richland.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Strickler.
Memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in the Millcreek Lutheran Church, 221 N. Sheridan Road, Newmanstown, PA, with a visitation on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to GSH Hospice, 202 Hathaway Park, Lebanon, PA 17042.
Clauser Funeral Home, Inc., is handling his arrangements.
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D Sites
December 19, 2015
Very sorry to hear about John
October 14, 2015
Sending our condolences to Joan and her family. We will always cherish the memories of John when he coached our son Gary Deeds on the Maroons baseball team. He truly put his heart and soul into the team and we know what a great mentor he was for Gary and the entire team. His life had a great impact on both our sons. May the Lord bless you during this difficult time. Stanley and Karen Deeds
October 14, 2015
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Joan and family. Bill & Anne Lamm
Brenda O'Carroll
October 13, 2015
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Joanie and her family. Will always remember our good times every Wednesday at the Black Dog for many years. I loved being your waitress.
With Deepest Sympathy for your loss.
Maggie&Dale Raihl
October 12, 2015
With our deepest sympathies too the John Strickler family, Maggie& Dale
Terry Gockley
October 12, 2015
May GOD BLESS John and all of his family. I knew John during my school years at the Newmanstown school and we were always good friends and he was a very nice person.
RIP John.
Holly Springer
October 12, 2015
Sincere condolences to you all on the loss of John.
Loraine Anspach
October 11, 2015
Joan,John Dale and family: I am thinking of you at this sad time. I will always remember our friendship and the great memories we shared. I am praying for the family for God to keep you strong in Faith.
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