Thomas E. Strunk Jr.

Thomas E. Strunk Jr. obituary, Gilbert, PA

Thomas E. Strunk Jr.

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Thomas Strunk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Gilbert on Mar. 30, 2026.
Thomas E. Strunk Jr., age 79 of Gilbert, PA passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 27, 2026, at home.

Thomas was born in East Stroudsburg, PA on April 14, 1946, son of the late Thomas E. Strunk Sr. and Alberta (Albert) Strunk.

He was the husband of the late Gail (Pensyl) Strunk who preceded him in death on August 14, 1993.

Thomas had worked as a Machine Operator for Cooper Industries in East Stroudsburg, PA for many years.

He served our country with dedication and courage in the U.S. Army.

He was a member of St. Peter's Methodist Church in Saylorsburg, PA.

We have been blessed with the presence of Thomas in our lives. He will be deeply missed by his children: Tammy Van Orden of Gilbert, PA and Thomas E. Strunk III and spouse Jamie of Cincinnati, OH.

He was the loving grandfather to Joshua Van Orden and spouse Aimee, Jessica Van Orden, Steven Van Orden and spouse Vanessa, Victoria Strunk, Sophia Strunk and great grandfather to: Roman Van Orden, Kaiden Van Orden, Nova Klemm and Tessa Hahn.

Thomas is also survived by a brother: Frank Strunk of Florida and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law: Benjamin Van Orden and sisters: Shirley Weber and Bonnie Strunk.

No services are scheduled at this time. Interment is private and at the convenience of the family.

Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert PA is entrusted with his arrangements.

www.gowerfuneralhome.com

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