Albert Milton Stryker, passed away on January 14, 2011 at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, Florida after a brief illness. He was born October 1, 1933 in Easton, PA, the son of Elsie and Harry Stryker. Al grew up along the Delaware River in Easton, PA and loved fishing in the river, and working on his small, family farm. He graduated from Easton High School in 1951 and received a B.S. Degree from Penn State University in 1958, majoring in Agronomy. Al was a Korean War Veteran, enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1953 and honorably discharged in 1956. Al then married his college sweetheart, Nancy Shultz Stryker, living in their Livonia home for over 50 years.
Al is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, their four children; Paul S. (Dr. Jeanne Stryker), Karl M. (Vickie), Mark A. (Mary), and Anne S. Soule (Shreve). Nine grandchildren; Sean, Spencer, Julia Stryker (CA), Sarah, Samantha, Benjamin (NY), and Natalie, Elizabeth, Valerie Soule (NH). Sister; Myrna Stryker Hartung, sister-in-law Margaret Shultz Paterson and many nieces and nephews.
Al was employed as an insurance adjuster with AMICA Insurance. Due to increasing sugar prices, Al, with help from Blake Nickerson, learned the joy of beekeeping. He loved driving his 1964 blue Chevrolet pickup truck, traveling to his various bee yards in Eastern Livingston County. Al and Nancy sold their honey and wax under the Harmony Hill Farm label.
Al enjoyed fishing, gardening, golfing, his Newfoundland dogs, cats and his beloved Conure, Blu. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and loved his country and traditional values. His winters were spent on Pine Island, Florida, fishing in San Carlos Bay and Matlacha Pass.
Al served as an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Livonia, was a Cub Scout Master of Pack 74 in Livonia, a member of the Penn State Alumni Association, the Historic Aircraft Group (HAG-Geneseo). He was a member of both the First Presbyterian Church of Livonia and Faith Presbyterian Church in Cape Coral, Florida.
A memorial service will be held on April 30, 2011 at 11 AM in Livonia at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Routes 15 & 20A, Livonia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Livonia – Foundation Fund. For further information or to send a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com