Helen Struble

STRUBLE
Helen, "Doc," 81, died July 2, at Lee County Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida. She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing. Helen was born on November 14, 1933 in Morristown NJ, one of twins, to Herman and Nora Mertins. Helen was a lifelong resident of Butler, NJ before moving to Cape Coral Florida 5 years ago. She had a lifelong love of learning and was a teacher in the Butler School district for 27 years. Helen was very active in her community. She was a former member of St. Anthony's Church and actively served in the "Friends of the Library" and the Fireman's Ladies Auxiliary. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Nora Mertins, her brother Herman Mertins Jr. and daughter in-law Joyce Struble. Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years Roger Struble, sister Mary Tobin, her five children Michael Struble of Parkersburg WV, Kevin Struble of Lebanon Maine, Brian Struble of Princeton WV, Kate Waite of Butler, NJ and Sandra Beyloune of Sudbury, MA, and their spouses, and eight grandchildren, Sean, Kayla, Zachary, Victoria, Kaitlin, Zachary, Jacob, Annmarie, and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Morrison Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Ave. Butler, on Friday July 24 from 6-9 PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony Church, Butler, on Saturday July 25 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Helen's memory to the Tri-boro First Aid Squad Inc., P.O. Box 222 Butler, NJ 07405. www.themorrisonfuneralhome.com