Robert Strait obituary

Robert Dean Strait

Died: Wed Jun 9, 2010

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Visitation: 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM, Sun Jun 13, 2010

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Needmore, PA
Robert D. Strait, age 79, of Buck Valley Road, Warfordsburg, PA., died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the home of his daughter, Jean Gregory.

He was born June 5, 1931 in Huntington County, PA.

He was retired, after 42 years, from Cumberland Cement and Supply, Cumberland, MD.

He was Bethel Township Supervisor and was a bus driver for the Southern Fulton School District.

He was a member of the Warfordsburg Lions Club and the Warfordsburg Community Park.

He attended May's Chapel Christian Church, Warfordsburg, PA.

He was a member of Teamsters Union Local 453, Cumberland, MD.

He is survived by his wife, Regina Michael Strait, Warfordsburg, whom he married December 28, 1950 in Clear Spring, MD., one daughter, Jean E. Gregory and husband Gary of Needmore, PA., one granddaughter, Sheila Strait Engle and husband Cliff, one grandson, Chris Gregory and wife Kristie, and three great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Frank Chalmer Strait, who died January 20, 2010.

A private graveside service will be held, at the convenience of the family, at May's Chapel Christian Cemetery. Rev. Delmas Bard will officiate.

The family will receive friends at the Grove Funeral Home, Hancock, MD. Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 6-8 p.m.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA. 17201, or to the John L. and Cora I. Grove Cancer Center at Summit Keystone Pavilion, 755 Norland Ave., Chambersburg, PA. 17201.

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watson sigel	Posted Fri June 11, 2010
I don't know how to start...gone is a man that was like my second father. I will miss him so. He was a friend, someone who I could talk to, who wouldn't judge me. I imagine he is in heaven, getting ready to get a deer drive started. Keep them running, old pard! I'll join you someday!! My heart goes out to his family. My prayers are with you.

gail a. stahle-wilson & vic wilson	Posted Sat June 12, 2010
love and prayers comes to all of you from the bottom of our hearts. Bob was a very special man and a very good friend. Papa Bob to Levi for manys of years. He will be missed by all. God bless you all. prayers and love to you Regina.

Victoria Taylor	Posted Sat June 12, 2010
I knew Bob from all the years of being a cashier at the Warfordsburg Exxon. He used to come in just about every day. He was a very dear person and he will be missed terribly. My condolances to the family and my prayers are with you.

Marcia Keebaugh	Posted Sat June 12, 2010
hugs and prayers go out to you. He was a good man, who always made you smile. He lived the life that most people dream of. I know he will be missed in the community. God has a leader in his pack of angels. Love and hugs to all.

Lynn Douglas

Posted Sat June 12, 2010

To the family of Bob Strait,

This is the first time i've expressed condolences to someone over the internet. That in itself should tell you how sorry I am to hear of Bob passing away. I don't know of anyone I considered a nicer person. We go thru life and can touch alot of people in a positive or negative way. I pray God has his arms around Bob and telling him what a good job he did in life. We will miss seeing him at NAPA as he always brightened our day. Sincerely, Lynn Douglas

Jim Redding

Posted Sat June 12, 2010

Things I will miss about Bob: Seeing the familiar wave of the hand when you blew the horn while passing the house; Hearing him say "Hey Gal" to Alice whenever he saw her and watching the big hug that soon followed; Hearing those hunting stories from over a half a century of hunting seasons; Hearing the stories of his and my father's escapades which oldly usually included a few cold beers; Knowing there was a good familiar story coming when he asked "Do you mind the time........?; Seeing him on that all too familiar Sears bat-wing mower; Knowing there was a man who would always help you if you needed it; and, Knowing a man that was never too busy to stop and chat with you.

If I had to pick a father other than the one God provided for me, I surely would have picked Bob. He was that kind of man. Goodbye old friend and God Bless!

Jim DuVall	Posted Sat June 12, 2010
Regina, Jean, and family, You all have my heartfelt sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers as always. Jim

Carol Pittman Exline	Posted Sat June 12, 2010
Jean, words can't express my sorrow for your loss. If you need me, call. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Marty Lewis	Posted Sun June 13, 2010
A fellow employee at Cumberland Concrete. Bob was an excellent employee and friend. He is in my memory as one of the best loader operators that Cumberland Concrete had. Mr prayers and condolence is with you and the family at his passing. He is now with another great friend Gary Hager who worked closely with Bob as well. God Bless and Bring Peace to you and yours.

leon and patty mellott	Posted Mon June 14, 2010
we cannot say how sorry we are to hear of the loss of your husband Bob, father and grandfather i know you will miss him greatly there is not way to fill that void that is there, but lean on God and he will get you throught. love and prayers

Pamela Kunkle

Posted Mon June 14, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful person, always with a smile and a wave as I would pass by his house. My fondest memories are when I first moved two houses up from him. I was a young mother of three. My kids had to catch the school bus at his house, so twice a day I would walk down to put them on the bus and again to pick them up. Bob was always so kind and patience with the kids. He made everyone feel like you were friends forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I'm sure you will miss him, but someday we can meet again.

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