Michael Striker Jr., 81, of Clearfield died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his home.
He was born Dec. 30, 1936 in Erie, the son of the late Michael and Harriet (Pawlak) Striker.
On Feb. 23, 1963, he married Carol (Unch) Striker. She survives.
Mr. Striker served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Berg Electronics.
He was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church and the Old Town Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and remodeling homes.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol Striker; a daughter, Kelly Lefort and her husband, Charles of Clearfield; and two sons, Michael “Mick” Striker and his wife, Pamela (Dunlap) of Warren and Robert “Bohb” Striker and his wife, Stephanie (Rice) of Tyrone.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Charles Lefort II, William Lefort, Alicia Striker, Lily Striker, Laura Striker, Ashley Striker and Ebonee Rice; a sister, Shirley Ann Bloom Shaw of Grampian; and a brother, Patrick Strike of Spring, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Thomas Striker.
At the wishes of the family, all services are private. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Online tributes can be made at www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.