Franklin Strack
May 5, 1918 — June 16, 2011
Franklin C. Strack, 93, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Cedar Haven.
He was born on Sunday, May 05, 1918 to the late Frank C. Strack and Esther R. Strack nee Brandt in Lebanon. Franklin was preceded in death by wife Alma nee Krall and wife Pauline nee Hoffa. He was a lifetime member of Zion "Gosherts" United Church of Christ, including president on church council and in the choir. Franklin helped to organize the PA Farmers Organization, worked as a road Foreman for Northern Lebanon township and was a supervisor for 18 years. He was also on the Lebanon County Planning Commission for 18+ years. Franklin was an avid hunter, fisherman and Phillies fan.
Surviving are son John F. spouse of Jeanne Strack, Myerstown; grandchild David Strack, Terry Strack, Carl Moyer, Mark Moyer; great grandchildren Brett Moyer, Katie Moyer, Jenny Moyer, Dylan Strack, Kendall Achey, Lacy Strack; sister Helen Buchter of Claysburg; brother-in-law Glen Moyer. Surviving are also Pauline''s daughter Louise Heffelfinger; son Charles Heffelfinger; grandchildren Nichole Heffelfinger, Amanda Shuey; great grandchildren Allison Shuey, Elsie Shuey, Melissa Heffelfinger. Franklin was also preceded in death by daughter Ruth Moyer; grandchildren David Moyer, Christian Strack; brother Allan Strack; sister Martha Wenrich.
Viewing will be on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Zion "Goshert''s" United Church of Christ, 1588 Mt. Zion Road, Lebanon.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the church.
Burial will be at Zion "Goshert''s" UCC Cemetery, Lebanon, following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Zion "Goshert''s" United Church of Christ, 1588 Mt. Zion Road, Lebanon, PA 17046.
Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the family with the arrangements.
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