WALTER MARTIN STRINE

WALTER STRINE Obituary

STRINE
WALTER MARTIN, on September 21, 2009, of Media, PA died at age 100. A widower of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Strine (nee Sterling), he is survived by 2 sons: Walter M. Jr., Esq. (Alice W., Esq.) and William B., P.E. (Judith A.); 6 grandchildren: Todd M. Strine, Esq. (Suzette), Dr. Grant M. Strine (Dr. Amanda Caldwell), and Blake A. Strine (Dr. Ines Casado), Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Holt (Dr. David), William B. Strine, Jr., and Jennifer M. Strine (Terri); and 11 great grandchildren. A respected teacher of the trowel trades in his early career, Mr. Strine became a licensed real estate broker, founding in 1945, Media Real Estate Company in Media. After successfully developing and investing in the real estate industry, Mr. Strine committed his time and financial support to charitable organizations, including especially, Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, Media Presbyterian Church, Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, and Media Youth Center. Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday, September 28, 6 to 8 P.M. at J. NELSON RIGBY FUNERAL HOME, One W. Baltimore Ave., Media. or Tuesday, September 29, 9 to 10 A.M., Hasler Chapel, Media Presbyterian Church, 30 E. Baltimore Ave., Media. A service of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, September 29, at 10 A.M. Media Presbyterian Church. Interment Old Middletown Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Middletown Twnsp., Delaware Co. In lieu of flowers, contributions are invited to The Williamson School, Summer Rook Program.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for WALTER STRINE

5 Entries

joe

April 29, 2022

he is friends with mr. houck

Kenneth Johnson

October 1, 2009

Dear Walter, Bill, and family:

While I never met Mr. Strine he was instrumental in the development of the Rockwell Retirement Center in his hometown high school in Milton, PA. His vision for the facility based upon the lifelong work of Norman Rockwell is preserved today at the Rockwell. His commitment to a senior living facility has benefited many residents of the facility. On behalf of the residents, former residents, and staff of the Rockwell we express our sincere condolences.

Kenneth P. Johnson, Administrator
Rockwell Retirement Center

Robert S. Mc Nabb 7W3

September 29, 2009

Dear Walter, Bill and family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Chris Galligan

September 27, 2009

Dear Walter, Bill and family;

On the passing of your father, Walter, who was a great man:

I fell in love with the world of real estate through your father and all of you. I have your father to thank for my career choice for his love of same.

However, your father ought best be known and remembered as perhaps one of the greatest givers of our time. Only he knows the extent of his personal generosity, but the stories abound and I have no doubt of their authenticity. Many a money order of significant sum was hastily ordered for a family who lost all in a fire or who suffered some other tragedy, thanks to Walter Strine, Sr. There was no way for the recipient family to know that the source of same was your father and grandfather. He knew though, and that was all who needed to know. He was a man of great action for his fellow man and few words would accompany his generosity. His love for the trades, the arts and those activities which develop, challenge and bring out the best of his fellow man are more apparent to all to see. Your father knew how much God blessed him and he put all that God gave him to great use. Only Walter and God know, though, how much God gave through Walter and that, I am sure is fine with them both.

In your time of grief, please remember that while it may seem that there is a hole in your heart, such is not the case. Your heart hurts because a piece of it is missing. It is with your father, now in heaven, we pray. To fill the hole left in your heart, he left a piece of his heart for you to always have with you and for you to remember him by. May God bless you all and may He bear you up in your time of grief. Our world is a little colder and a little less kind because your father and grandfather, who was a great giver, has just passed from it.

Georgette Kazanjian

September 24, 2009

My dearest Bill,Judy,Walter,Alice,Lauren,Jenni, Bill,Jr.,Todd,Blake and Grant,My deepest sympathy to all. Your Dad,Grandfather and greatgrandfather was very special to my husband Jack and me, we go way back, we loved and respected him, I know now that they are together chatting about old times. So sorry I canot be there but know that my heart, prayers and love surrounds you.God Bless and keep you all under "His" guiding hands. Love always. Your friend and sister. Georgette

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