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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Mr. Harvey James "Jake" Strickler

Amherst- Harvey Jake Strickler, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, OH.

Harvey was born on August 23, 1929 in Lorain, OH where he was raised and resided most of his life before moving to Amherst, OH. He enlisted in the United States Army during WWII and was Honorably Discharged in 1948. Upon his return, Harvey joined the IBEW Local 129 and was a life-long Electrician, retiring in 1992. He supervised numerous large electrical projects throughout his career. He was a Charter Member of Amvets Post 22 in Vermilion, OH, a Life Member of VFW Post 1662 in Amherst, OH, a member of the American Legion Post 118 in Amherst, OH and a social member of the IAV Post 1 in Lorain, OH. He enjoyed playing cards, planning his family reunions and he was very proud of his home and yard.

He is survived by his fiancé, Eileen Chiaramonte of Amherst, OH; son, Kenneth L. (Joyce) Strickler of Louisville, KY; sister, Wilma Cherry of Huron, OH; grandsons, Kenneth James Strickler of Dallas, TX and Bryan David Strickler of Louisville, KY; and great-grandson, Kamden James Strickler of Dallas, TX.   

He is preceded in death by his parents, David Melford and Hattie (nee:Jackson) Strickler; sister, Dorothy Bronner; brothers, Claude, Jerry, David Bob and Harry Strickler.  

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, OH (440) 244-1961 on Friday, June 1, 2012 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will be at 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the funeral home, Rev. Heidi Strickler, niece, officiating. Burial services will  be held at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp., where military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 118, Amherst, OH. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 7:43:48 PM

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Posted By: Orrin & Karen Rector

Eileen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you & Jake's family.

Posted on: 6/1/2012 7:48:15 AM


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Posted By: Mike & Dawn Waterbury

We are very sorry to hear of Jake's passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family for their loss. Always, Mike & Dawn Waterbury

Posted on: 5/31/2012 9:35:33 PM


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Posted By: jan gede

so sad to hear about jake..my deepest sympathy. john & jan gede

Posted on: 5/31/2012 11:55:42 AM


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