Kenneth E. Strohl, 91, from Fogelsville, died on Oct. 19, 2018, in his home under the care of his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

A loving and devoted husband, father and family man, he actually did marry the girl next door, his high school sweetheart, Jean L. Shaffer, who died in 2011.

They celebrated 62 years of marriage, and had three sons, two daughters-in-law, six grandchildren, four grandchildren-in-laws, and two great-grandchildren.

He was lovingly called “Pappy” by all.

A 1945 graduate of Allentown High School, he attended Ursinus College before enlisting in the Army during WWII.

He returned to spend his entire career in the family business, Stanley A. Strohl Chevrolet.

Over a span of 55 years he worked and partnered with his father, Stanley, his brothers Marvin, Roderick and Victor, his sons, all six of his grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and other family members.

He was a graduate of Chevrolet Dealer Sons School of Merchandise and Management.

Born and raised in Fogelsville, he was a son of the late Stanley A. and Pearl I. (Freas) Strohl.

He was proud of his Pennsylvania Dutch heritage.

He was a member of both St. John’s UCC and St. John’s Lutheran churches, Fogelsville.

He enjoyed singing with the church choir, Summer Harmony, and Zion Choral Society.

Always the gracious host, his backyard “Club Strohl” became a popular spot for three generations, especially for his grandchildren, their cousins and friends.

He was a Mason and was a member of numerous other organizations, including Merchants Bank Western Region Advisory Board and Parkland School District Authority.

His survivors include sons Douglas K. and his wife, Mary Ellen, Tom A. and his wife, Beth, and Ted B.; grandchildren Daniel and his wife, Kate, Sarah, Cassie, Jonathan and his wife, Ashton, David and his wife, Lauren, and Jenny and her husband, Reid; great-grandchildren Grace and Julian; and brother Roderick and his wife, Dorothy.

He was predeceased by sisters Mildred and Lorraine and brothers Marvin and Victor.

His memorial service will be 11 a.m. Nov. 3 in St. John’s UCC, 1027 Church St., Fogelsville.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:15 a.m. to time of service.

Interment with military honors will conclude services in adjoining Fogelsville Union Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to St. John’s UCC, P.O. Box 817, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

Arrangements made by Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville.