Leon D. Strobel
Funeral Information
Home:
Cohocton, NY
Date of Death:
January 26, 2012
Place of Birth:
Cohocton, NY
Birthdate:
January 19, 1922
Age:
90
Interment:
Mapleview Cemetery, Cohocton, NY
Biography
Leon D. Strobel, age 90, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012 after a short illness at the Steuben County Health Care Facility.
Leon was born January 19, 1922 in Cohocton, a son of Floyd & Katherine (Rockwood) Strobel. He was a graduate of Cohocton High School. He served during World War II in the US Army from 1942 to 1946. He married Geneva Walker on October 5, 1945; she predeceased him on Dec. 8, 1991. Leon retired from the Gunlocke Chair Co. in 1985 after 38 years of dedicated service. In addition to his parents and wife, Leon was also predeceased by 1 sister, Ruth Strobel, 2 brothers Stanley & Otto Strobel, and two sisters-in-law Marie and Jeanette Strobel.
Leon was a member and Past Commander of the Cohocton American Legion; he was instrumental in organizing and was a Charter Member and Past President of the Cohocton Lions Club, a past Zone Chairman and a past Deputy District Governor for Lions International. Leon was also a member of the Cohocton Volunteer Fire Department.
Leon is survived by 1 son, Dean (Shelley) Strobel of East Amherst; NY and his two beautiful granddaughters; Michaela and Alyssa; 2 sisters, Delores Edgecomb and Isabel Griffith; 1 sister-in-law, Millie Strobel; several nieces, nephews & cousins. Leon is also survived by his close friend and fellow NY Yankee fan, Cindy Lewis of Wheeler.
During the last few years of his life Leon was surrounded by the loving and caring staff of the Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath, NY. His family would like to express their gratitude to everyone at the facility for his care and treatment he received until the very end.
Following Leon's request, there will be no prior calling and services will be private. Arrangements are with the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, 300 West Naples St., Wayland.
Contributions may be made to the Cohocton Ambulance Fund. Those who wish to light a memory candle for Leon may do so at www.bairdfuneralhomes.com
Leon was born January 19, 1922 in Cohocton, a son of Floyd & Katherine (Rockwood) Strobel. He was a graduate of Cohocton High School. He served during World War II in the US Army from 1942 to 1946. He married Geneva Walker on October 5, 1945; she predeceased him on Dec. 8, 1991. Leon retired from the Gunlocke Chair Co. in 1985 after 38 years of dedicated service. In addition to his parents and wife, Leon was also predeceased by 1 sister, Ruth Strobel, 2 brothers Stanley & Otto Strobel, and two sisters-in-law Marie and Jeanette Strobel.
Leon was a member and Past Commander of the Cohocton American Legion; he was instrumental in organizing and was a Charter Member and Past President of the Cohocton Lions Club, a past Zone Chairman and a past Deputy District Governor for Lions International. Leon was also a member of the Cohocton Volunteer Fire Department.
Leon is survived by 1 son, Dean (Shelley) Strobel of East Amherst; NY and his two beautiful granddaughters; Michaela and Alyssa; 2 sisters, Delores Edgecomb and Isabel Griffith; 1 sister-in-law, Millie Strobel; several nieces, nephews & cousins. Leon is also survived by his close friend and fellow NY Yankee fan, Cindy Lewis of Wheeler.
During the last few years of his life Leon was surrounded by the loving and caring staff of the Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath, NY. His family would like to express their gratitude to everyone at the facility for his care and treatment he received until the very end.
Following Leon's request, there will be no prior calling and services will be private. Arrangements are with the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, 300 West Naples St., Wayland.
Contributions may be made to the Cohocton Ambulance Fund. Those who wish to light a memory candle for Leon may do so at www.bairdfuneralhomes.com
Candles
Cindy Lewis
2012-01-27 18:03:55
You will forever be in my heart Leon. I miss you so. My thoughts and condolences are with the family. What a lonely baseball season this will be. Love Cindy
Shelley Strobel
2012-01-27 18:56:07
Dad,
You were the only father I ever really knew. Thank you for being a wonderful dad and an even more wonderful grandfather. I will miss you!
Ron & Jane Towner
2012-01-28 14:20:41
Leon was a sweetheart, always a story teller, a wealth of history of our community. I remember him as the interlocker of the Lion's Minstrel shows - trying to keep everyone in line. Even in his last years when life gave him challenges, he never complained, always positive. We will miss you, RIP Leon, we love you.
Cindi Crouch Culbreath
2012-01-28 15:41:09
So sorry to the family for the passing of Leon, growing up with Dean and being around the family, he was a great man. He always thought of ours first,
Kathy Frey Hope
2012-01-28 17:35:49
My sympathy and heartfelt prayers for Dean and your family. May all the wonderful memories of your Dad give you peace and comfort at this time.
Judy Bolster Lindsey
2012-01-30 00:56:02
I am so thankful to have known Leon. Such a positive and upbeat gentleman in spite of his health restrictions and one of Gunlocke's finest. My sympathy to Dean and the rest of Leon's family.
Sandy Saxton
2012-01-30 02:38:26
Dean and family, my thoughts and prayers to you all.
Cindy Meyer Smith
2012-01-30 20:18:49
Dean, Parents are our rocks. They teach us, scold us, comfort us, guide us but mostly they love us. Losing them is hard. Hopefully knowing that you have friends that have you in our thoughts and prayers will give you some comfort. Cindy
Dean Strobel
2012-02-01 23:09:41
I would like to thank each one of you who took the time to honor the life of my father. He will be missed.
Your thoughts and prayers have been comforting to all of us.
Thank you, again.
Dean, Shelley, Michaela, and Alyssa
Karen Huntone-Eggers
2012-02-05 06:34:16
Glad you are at peace...tell my grandpa...I miss him and love him..
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2012-02-08 20:09:39
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Sandy Davison LaBell
2012-02-29 15:18:48
My Dad , Charlie Davison and I both worked at Gunlocks for Leon at one time or another and thought him to be a nice man. Sorry for his loss to his family and friends but looks like he had a long and good life.