William "Bill" Strimel

William is survived by his loving wife Julia (nee Schwenk) Strimel; his nieces and nephews Judy Schwenk, Bill and Gloria Schwenk, Linda Tait, Walter and Maryann Schwenk, Nancy Jean and Tom Urglavitch, and Steven and Carolyn Schwenk; and many grand and great grand nieces and nephews.

Bill was born in Temple Hospital to Rebecca and William Strimel. Raised in Mayfair and graduated from Frankford High School in 1951. Started college at Muhlenberg when his mother developed breast cancer and died. He was drafted into the army and served in Germany in the Honest John division from 1954 to 1956. Upon his discharge, his father had remarried and moved to a new home in Rhawnhurst, where he met his beloved wife who lived two doors away. They were married in 1958 moved into a home in Bustleton. He started working for Hewitt Robins, an industrial rubber manufacturer in Fort Washington. While there one of their distributors in Philly offered Bill a job as a sales person on the road straight commission. He took the offer and made out quite well. A few years later the 2 owners decided to retire and Bill and Jack Murphy another sales person bought them out and they became the new owners. Jack being much older than Bill retired in 1967 and Bill became the solo owner of Republic Rubber Products. They became Goodyear distributors had 3 rides in the blimp. Moved to Justa Farm in 1967. Julia started working at Republic as an accountant. Sold the company in 1996 when they built a ranch home in Doylestown. In 2008 they decided to move to Ann's Choice where they met so many nice people. Bill belonged to the woodshop where he gave his lathe and became a master at wood turning, making beautiful bowls, candle holders, small vases and wine stoppers. It was his passion. Through the years they traveled to every continent in the world, a different place each year. Last year they celebrated 67 years in a loving marriage.

A memorial service will be celebrated at the Ann's Choice Chapel, February 19th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by his service.

A light lunch will be served in the MPR following the service. Burial will take place at a later date in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery.