John Raymond Strickler

John Raymond Strickler, 71, of Womelsdorf, PA, passed away on Friday, Ocotber 9, 2015 in his home. He was the husband of Joan E. McCook Strickler with whom he would have celebrated 53 years of marriage on November 17th. He was born in Lebanon on August 11, 1944, a son of the late Raymond and Sara Meiser Strickler. He was an insurance claims adjuster with the Erie Insurance Exchange. He was a member of the Millcreek Lutheran Church, Newmanstown. John was drafted by the New York Mets organization and pitched in their minor leagues. He coached the Newmanstown Maroons Junior Legion team for many years. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid Penn State Football fan. Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, John Dale Strickler and wife Melissa of Womelsorf; brothers, Robert Strickler of Dallas, TX; Larry Strickler and wife Nancy of Iowa; Terry Strickler and wife Linda of Schaefferstown; George Strickler of Newmanstown; sisters, Barbara Schwalm and husband Jared of Richland; Linda Derr of Richland. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Strickler. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Millcreek Lutheran Church, 221 N. Sheridan Road, Newmanstown, PA with a visitation on Thursday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to GSH Hospice, 202 Hathaway Park, Lebanon, PA 17042. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling his arrangements.