- Date Of Birth: May 26, 1919
- Date Of Death: September 22, 2014
- State: Illinois
Merle J. Strickler, 95, of Metamora passed away at 8:40 pm on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Snyder Village. He was born on May 26, 1919 in Peoria to John and Marie (Meeker) Strickler. He married Betty Klawitter on January 21, 1967 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his sons, David (Judy) Strickler and Donald (Mary) Strickler, both of Peoria; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister Velma (Dick) Crowley of Peoria. He was preceded in death by daughter Diane Strickler, grandson Matthew Strickler, and two brothers.
Merle was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II and receiving a Silver Star. He was a general foreman with WABCO. He was a member of the WABCO Retirees Club and the VFW.
