Name: Visitation for Herbert LeRoy Strawsburg Jr.
Start: 2023-06-12T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-06-13T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Brunswick

Herbert LeRoy Strawsburg Jr., 89, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on December 8, 1933, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Herbert LeRoy Strawsburg, Sr. and Margaret Mae Strawsburg (Orndorff).

He graduated from Frederick High School and the University of Maryland receiving a Bachelors Degree in Banking with a Minor in Accounting

He served as Vice President of Farmers and Mechanics National Bank until 1973, then opened Brunswick Hardware and Sporting Goods operating it until his retirement in 2019 at the age of 85.

He was a former member and past president of the Frederick Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, Terrapin Club, Frederick Kiwanis, Brunswick Bassmasters, Life Member of the Independent Hose Co. and in his later years, the Jefferson Ruritan Club. He was a long time member of All Saints Episcopal Church whereas a young boy, he served as an acolyte.

LeRoy was a long time and highly respected business owner in downtown Brunswick. He was an avid fisherman all his life who loved fishing from his boat or canoe on the Potomac, Monocacy, Shenandoah, and Susquehanna rivers with his family and friends. He shared his love and respect of the outdoors with his daughters and grandchildren.

In 2018, he was honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award in Brunswick.

He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Strawsburg, who he would have been married to for 67 years on June 10.

Daughters, Abbie Ricketts (Rick), Pamela McCarthy (Kevin Sr.), Denise Zigler (Mike), and Margie Janner.

Grandchildren, Jason Ricketts, Amber Lowery, Tony, and Jacob Strawsburg, Sara Orfanakis, Elly, Kevin Jr., and Thomas McCarthy, and Morgan Zigler. Great-grandchildren, Eva Riffle, Aubrey Notnagle, and Graydon McCarthy, Drew Ricketts, Justin Ricketts, Jared Ricketts, Tyler Lowery, Logan Lowery, Maya Lowery, MaKayla Mason, and Emilie Mason.

He is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews, and his sister-in-law Betty Easterday and brother-in-law Jack Koontz.

He was predeceased by his grandson Elias Janner in 2002 and his former son-in-law Aaron Janner in 2022.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Stauffer Funeral Homes, 1100 North Maple Avenue in Brunswick, MD.

A celebration of LeRoy's life journey will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 11:00 am. Rev. Roland England will officiate. Burial will follow services at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD.

A fellowship luncheon will follow at the Jefferson Ruritan Building 4603 Lander Rd. Jefferson, MD 21755

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com. Herbert LeRoy Strawsburg Jr.

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Published by The Frederick News-Post on Jun. 10, 2023.

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Bill and Gail Sims

June 19, 2023

Leroy was a corner stone to us in Brunswick. Leroy always had time to chat and chew with you as if you were family. He always had an answer to our many questions and concerns. Leroy will be missed and heaven is a better place having him above. Peace and comfort to his loving family. Kindest Regards, Bill and Gail Sims

Joyce Baker

June 15, 2023

Peggy, I just learned of Leroy's passing this morning. I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. I would have attended the service had I known before today. Frank and I loved Leroy and enjoyed the many years of friendship we had together. My prayers are with you.

April Johnson

June 13, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with Leroy's family, especially Peggy. I've grown to love you both very much. I'm here for you Peggy even if you need to stop in and just get a hug.

Debbie Brawner

June 10, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. For 10 years (1977 to 1987) my family lived across from the hardware store that Mr. Leroy owned and operated for many years. He was a man who knew his stuff. If someone would ask you a question about where do you go for anything for fishing or home projects it was always go see Mr.Leroy at Brunswick Hardware.You could go to the store did not know what you were looking for by name but if you described it to him he would go right where it was and you had it in your hands. Now that is a great businessman. He would always be outside of the store looking around and when a customer would come up he was there to greet them. He was a man who cared about his family,community and most of all his customers. He will be missed by so many who knew him. Now he is in heaven with God he is teaching him the hardware trade most importantly the best way to catch fish and where to find them. God be with the family. Rest in peace Mr. Leroy. Brunswick has lost a staple in our community.

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