"Upon moving to P.A. for a job assignment, Fred took me under his wing and was a true friend. He knew and had many friends in the industry and never met a stranger. I talked to him a week before his passing. Even then, he was always concerned with others before himself and never mentioned or complained about his personal struggles in life. I often looked to him for strength and encouragement even after my job assignment ended; he was a wealth of knowledge and many lineman, engineers, colleagues etc. respected him. I will definitely miss our conversation, old lineman jokes and shared life lessons. Until we meet again Fred......I know you keep the lights and power on until I get there. - your friend - Rodney Gibbs"
In loving memory of
Frederick I. Strouse
September 27, 1953 - September 25, 2017
Frederick I. "Fred" Strouse, 63 of Centre Twp., passed away Monday September 25th in the Reading Hospital of natural causes.
Fred was married for forty four years to Dolores J. (Emerick) Strouse.
Born in Reading he was the son of the late Melvin and Mildred (Yeich) Strouse.
Fred was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School
Fred was employed for Met Ed for twenty one years. He then was employed as a union lineman.
Additional survivors include four children, Jason E. Strouse of Bernville, Justin L. Strouse and wife Kate of Blandon, Joshua S. Strouse of Mohrsville, and Jolene M. Hertzog and partner Jarad Tait of Mohrsville.
Fred is survived by his grandchildren, Mazie, Adyn, Trinity, Brooklynn, Thomas, Trystin, Mason, Emma, Zoey, Tristan, and the family is expecting a grandson on Tuesday.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday October 13th at 7:30 pm in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, 206 N. Main St. Bernville.
Family and friends may attend a visitation with the family on Friday evening from 6 until 7:30 pm in the funeral home.
Interment will be private.