Charles Edward Strohm, 80, died at his Elizabeth Twp., home on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Born in Elizabeth Twp., Ed was the son of the late Edgar L. and Mary (Gordon) Strohm. He celebrated 61 years of marriage with his wife Pauline R. (Miller) Strohm last July 21st.

Ed served in the US Navy during the Korean War onboard the USS Fairview (EPCER 850). He worked as a manufacturing manager for Raymark Friction Company, Manheim from 1959 to 1996. He was an active longtime member of Brickerville United Lutheran Church.

In addition to his wife Pauline, Ed is survived by their three children, Lois S., wife of John Kreiter of Lititz, Denise S. wife of Kerry S. Bomberger of Englewood, FL and Cory E. Strohm, husband of Julie (Nagle) of Lititz; three grandchildren, Nikole, Dezi and Chelsea and three great-grandchildren, twins Emma and Madison, and Jake. Ed was preceded in death by his son Bruce Edward Strohm and two brothers, Ronald Lee Strohm and Ralph R. Ella.

Private graveside services in Old Zion Church Cemetery will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Division Hwy. Lititz, PA 17543.