David Lee Stricker was born on February 23, 1948 and suddenly passed away on February 18, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents Edgar & Gladys Stricker and Helen Heffelfinger. David is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou of almost 46 years, daughter Emily Eisenhower and son David Stricker, Jr. and many loving family members from different states. He will be missed by so many of us.
Dave graduated from Tulpehocken High School, Millersville University, Penn State in the Master’s program, and from Temple University as a Doctor of Education. He also spent two years in the Army from 1972-1974. In education he spent 38 years in school districts around central Pennsylvania. His last position was as Superintendent of Spring Grove Area School District in Pennsylvania. Most people called him Dr. Dave when he was Superintendent of schools. Upon retirement in 2009 Dave worked part time for Crabtree, Rohrbaugh and Associates, an architectural firm, as a school consultant.
David spent winters with his wife in Florida since 2012 and moved there permanently in 2019. He loved traveling in his motorhome around the east coast and beyond. Interests he loved were kayaking, bicycling, camping, reading, and cars.
A burial will take place at a later date at Ft Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in Dave’s memory to American Heart Association, National Center, 7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231.
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