Joseph Edward Stricker

Joseph Edward "Joe" Stricker, 74, of Sykesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his home. Joe was born on February 6, 1943 in Baltimore and was the son of the late Joseph Edward, Sr. and Lucia (Palumbo) Stricker. He was the beloved husband of Lana C. (Raugh) Stricker, whom he married in 1986. He was a graduate of Milford Mill High School in 1961. Joe was employed as a Detective Sergeant for the Baltimore County Police Department, where he retired after 24 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the F.O.P Lodge #4 Baltimore County. He enjoyed crabbing, fishing, cabinetry, woodworking, and spending time with his wonderful children and grandchildren. Surviving in addition to his wife are children and their spouses Joseph Edward, III and Michelle Stricker of Delaware, Stacey E. and Todd Hickman of Chestertown, Teresa L. Stricker and Daniel Croley of Piedmont, California, Brett R. and Krista Elmore of Mt. Airy, Michael J. and Michelle Stricker of Sykesville; grandchildren Madison, Tanner, Celia, Cole, Zachary, Mary, Ethan, Ally, and Sofia. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins from his mother's large and devoted Italian family; in addition to countless family friends. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 9th and Friday, February 10th from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 11th at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Bruce Rogers officiating. Interment will be held in Lakeview Memorial Park, Sykesville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joe's name to the Parkinson's Foundation of the National Capital Area, 8830 Cameron St. # 201, Silver Spring, MD 20910.