Robert D. Strohl Sr.

Robert D.Strohl Sr. Robert D. Strohl Sr., 82, of Slatington, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, July 27, in his home. He was the husband of the late Irene E. (Smith) Strohl, who died in March of this year. He was a longtime car and truck mechanic for several garages in the Slatington area for numerous years before retiring.Born in Lehigh Gap, Washington Township, he was a son of the late David A. and Ida S. (Heffelfinger) Strohl.He was of the Protestant faith.Strohl was a Navy veteran of World War II, having served from 1944-46, and attained the rank of seaman second class.He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 1375 and the Vigilant Fire Co., both of Slatington.Over the years, he enjoyed spending time with his lovely family and friends. Automotive mechanics were the joy of his life.Surviving are two daughters, Diane L., wife of William Kern of Slatington, and Donna M., wife of Dave McKeever of Walnutport; two sons, Robert D. Jr., and his companion, Karen Anthony, of Lehighton, and Ronald A., and his wife, Ann Marie, of Walnutport; four sisters, Joyce S. Strohl of Schnecksville, Mary Ann L., wife of Edwin Stephen Jr., and Faye R. Eckhart, both of Slatington, and Ruth A., wife of Robert B. Bennyhoff of Blakeslee; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Dinah J. Strohl; two sisters, Gladys Strohl and June Dorward; and three brothers, Jake, Bill and John. Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Kevin E. Hunsicker Funeral Home, 4214 Main St., Slatedale, with the Rev. William Ritzenthaler. Interment, Fairview Cemetery, Slatington. Call 9:30- 11 a.m. Saturday. Contributions in his name may be made to the Vigilant Fire Co. or Moose Lodge No. 1375, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 29, Slatedale, Pa. 18079-0029.