More detail on this person: Age 73, a son of
the late Francis N. and Thelma Smith Strobel.
Frank was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam
War, where he served as a helicopter pilot. He was
awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the
Bronze Star. In 2014, he was inducted into the
Four Chaplains Society and is a former officer of
the 114th Aviation Association. He was a member
of Sacred Heart Church, VFW Post 470, and the
North East American Legion. He was the author the
book "The Devil's Disciple: Different Sides of
War." He enjoyed woodworking.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by
his brother, Richard Strobel and his sister Thelma
Camp.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Lucille
Gambatese Strobel; three daughters, Julie
Strobel-Kaldorf (Brian Kaldorf), of West View,
Pa., Lisa Strobel-Jones (Chris Jones), of
Columbus, Ohio, and Sarah Strobel, of Bradenton,
Fla.; three grandchildren; seven siblings, Dennis
Strobel (Cheryl) of Hopewell, Va., Kathryn
Strobel, of Erie, Ronald Strobel, of Erie, Rebecca
Gausman (Robert), of Erie, Thomas Strobel, of
Erie, Kevin Strobel (Teri) of Salisbury, N.C.,
Lawrence Strobel (Robbin), of Carlisle, Pa.; and
many nieces, nephews and cousins.
From:Lyle Borders Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery
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