Obituary of Clarence E. Stricker, Jr.

STRICKER
Clarence E., Jr., beloved husband of the late Loretta (nee Becker) Stricker. Passed away on October 12th of a broken heart.  He was 94.  He lost his “Sweetie” of 71 years in May. They were The Sweethearts of the nursing home where they lived. Their song was “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”, which he sang to her frequently. He leaves behind his children, Bob Stricker, Susan (Bob) Furnish, Jeanne (Don) Meinzen; his loving grandchildren, Brian (Jennie), Brad (Melissa), Brecke (Derek Helman), Melissa, Michael (Shanda), Ashley (Tyler Heidel), Stacy (Jeff Strottman), Jessica (Eric Ludlow); and 13 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by one loving and caring brother, Jerry, and many nieces and nephews.  Clarence was a WWII Veteran and a few years ago was able to go on the Honor Flight. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 20th from 4PM until the time of funeral service, 7PM at Thomas-Justin Memorial, 7500 Montgomery Rd. (45236). Interment will be held on Monday, October 23rd at 10AM at Floral Hills Cemetery in Taylor Mill, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Shriner’s Hospital, 3229 Burnet Ave. (45229)http://shrinershospitalcincinnati.org, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Rd. (45236), or Hospice of South West Ohio, 7625 Camargo Rd. (45243)http://hswo.org