Gerald Strohl

Gerald G. Strohl
Gerald G. Jerry Strohl, 70, of Palmerton, died Jan. 8, 2006, in Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Lillian E. (Gruber) Strohl. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March. He worked as a change house and environmental control supervisor for HRD Corporation, Palmerton, before retiring in 1996 after 35 years of service. He was a longtime member of First United Church of Christ, Palmerton, where he served and volunteered for years in many and various church positions. Currently, he served on church council. He also volunteered for Palmerton Meals on Wheels and was a past member of its board of directors. He served in the Navy during peacetime aboard the USS Lowry. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Floyd H. and Ethel J. (Greene) Strohl. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Penny of Horsham, Jennifer, wife of Todd Tresp of State College; son, Jeffrey and his wife Mary of Williamsport; grandson, Alex; brothers, Charles of Walnutport, Cordell of Lehighton. He was predeceased by sisters, Kathleen Kuba and Phyllis Kosman, and a brother Lowell. Services: Memorial, 11 a.m. Saturday in the church, 457 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. Family will greet those attending following the service. Arrangements, T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, Palmerton. Contributions: Hope Lodge, 125 Lucy Ave., Hummelstown, PA 17036.