Steven Stricker

Steven Stricker obituary, Oley, PA

Steven Stricker

Steven Stricker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 27, 2017.

Steven Richard Stricker, 61, of Alsace Township, died August 23, 2017, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.

He was the husband of Cheryl Ann (Troxel) Stricker, to whom he was married October 1, 1983.

Born March 29, 1956, in West Reading, he was a son of Gloria Mae (Bauder) Stricker, of Shillington, and the late Richard Donald Stricker.

Steve was a 1975 graduate of Oley Valley High School.

He was employed as a security guard with Security Guards Inc., Wyomissing, for 25 years, last working August of 2016.

Steve served in the U.S. Air Force for four years.

Steve was a volunteer with Oley Fire Company for 35 years, volunteering the first 25 years as a firefighter and the last ten years as a fire cop.

A racing fan, he enjoyed NASCAR and loved watching television.

Also surviving is his daughter, Stephanie L. Stricker, fiancée of Tony Crespo of West Lawn and his three grandchildren, Seth L., Tyler and Ian.

Also surviving are his four siblings: Mary Ann, widow of Robert W. Levan Jr., of Douglassville; Ruthy E., wife of Allen G. Heydt, of Bechtelsville; Dennis W., husband of Cheryl M. Stricker, of Shillington; and Joan S. Stricker, of Milford, Texas.

Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 423 Main Street, Oley. Viewings will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8 and Wednesday morning from 10-11, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Exeter Township.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Zion-Spies Lutheran Church, 312 Spies Church Road, Reading, PA 19606 and/or Oley Volunteer Fire Company, 477 Main Street, Oley, PA 19547.

For online condolences, visit www.StitzelFamilyFuneralHomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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August 30, 2017

Charles and Cathy Stricker posted to the memorial.

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August 29, 2017

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Charles and Cathy Stricker

August 30, 2017

Steve will forever be remembered as a gentle spirit full of loving kindness. With sincere sympathy.
Charles and Cathy Stricker and Family

August 30, 2017

Dear Cheryl & family , Very sorry for your deep loss , Steve will be missed . He was a kind soul . Gone way to soon . W/ Prayers
Diane Christman

Jean Reichard

August 29, 2017

Sorry for your loss are prayers go out to the family at this time.
From the Oley Valley class of 1964

Harry Faller

August 28, 2017

Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers with Steven and family. Steve will be missed by all who knew him. We lost a relative that loved his family and was always willing to help everyone God Bless.

Walter&Rachelle Hotzman

August 28, 2017

So sorry for your loss. May God help you thru these difficult times.

Gloria & Terry Readinger

August 27, 2017

Cheryle & family, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your wonderful memmories help during these difficult times.
Gloria & Terry Readinger

August 27, 2017

Go in love and peace! Cathy Hartman Legourd

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