Franklin D. "Frank" Strouse

1944 - 2022

Franklin D. "Frank" Strouse
November 7, 1944 - January 21, 2022
Spring Mills, Pennsylvania - Franklin D. "Frank" Strouse, 77, of Spring Mills, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 21, 2022. Born on November 7, 1944, in Spring Mills, he was the son of the late John and Mildred (Bletz) Strouse. On May 22, 1993, he married Edna V. Caygill Mandel, who survives at home.
Frank was a 1963 graduate of Penns Valley Area High School. He was employed in the maintenance department at Supelco in Bellefonte, retiring in 2010 after 32 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Penns Valley Community Church in Spring Mills.
Frank enjoyed gardening, woodworking, hunting and attending the Grange Fair. He had a deep interest in John Deere tractors. Frank was a man of strong faith and character, would do anything to help family and friends, and always had a kind word to say about others. Frank had the strongest handshake and gave the best hugs.
Frank is survived by his wife, Edna, one son: Stephen Strouse and his wife, Tammy, of Madisonburg; three daughters: Michelle Stem and her husband, Terry, of Bellefonte, Kim Korbich and her husband, Kennan, of Reedsville, and Kelly Rinaldi and her fiancé, Jim Berrier of Arch Rock; two step-sons: Andrew Mandel of Clearfield and Harry Mandel and his wife, Andrea, of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; two step-daughters: Lynne Mandel of Pittsburgh and Teri Hinckley and her husband, John, of Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Frank is also survived by his five grandchildren: Ethan Strouse (Kyla), Nicolas Strouse (Trisha Farabaugh), Derik Strouse, Jacob Stem (Bridget), and Isaac Stem; seven step-grandchildren: Montana, A.J. (Makayla), Syrus and Zoah Mandel; Hayes and Hudson Mandel, Grace Hinckley, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Frank is also survived by his sister, Ruby Long of Centre Hall and three brothers: John Strouse and his wife, Florence, of State College, Samuel Strouse of Bellefonte, and Rick Strouse and his wife, Becky, of Spring Mills.
There will be a celebration of Frank's life held in the spring and will be announced at a later date. He will be laid to rest at the Fairview Cemetery in Millheim at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Penns Valley Community Church, 106 School St. Spring Mills, PA 16875 or to Make A Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia, Inc., 707 Grant Street, 37th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1938.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc. 228 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Centre Hall. An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.