Harlan L. Strickler

Harlan L. Strickler, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 5:05 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 24, 1929 the son of Earl S. and Tolitha "Bonnie" (Baker) Strickler. On June 24, 1950 in Hamilton he married Jenny Tillery.

He is survived by his wife, Jenny Strickler of Hamilton; three children, Connie (Steve) McClain of Fairfield, Tim Strickler, and Laura (Ken) Whittaker, both of Hamilton; two grandchildren, Scott Strickler and Ryan Sherrow; a brother, Neil Strickler of Hamilton; two sisters, Donna Galloway and Jeri Oliver, both of Las Vegas, Nevada; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Jill Michelle Sexton. Harlan was employed as a painter at Kings Island for 25 years, retiring in 1995. He was a lifetime member of Monkey Mutual Aid Society, Eagles #407, and Moose Lodge #36.

Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 12:00 noon with Pastor Joe Tassell of Immanuel Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon. The family extends a special thank you to Dr. James Simcoe and to Mercy Hospital Fairfield’s cardiovascular unit for all their care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.