Harry T. Strube, Sr.
May 19, 1935 - January 23, 2019
Harry T. Strube, Sr., of Almonesson, NJ passed away at home on Jan. 23, 2019 at the age of 83 years surrounded by his loving family. Dear son of the late Harry L. and Thelma H. Strube. Devoted husband of Pat Strube (nee Harms) for 53 years. Beloved father of Harry T. Strube, Jr. (daughter-in-law Kelly) of Wash. Twp., NJ, and Tara L. Tomlinson (son-in-law Bob) of Wash. Twp., NJ. Loving brother of the late Dick Strube (sister-in-law Joyce). Proud PopPop of Mary, Charles, Madeleine, Micah, Michaela, Avery and Aidan. Dear uncle of Kymmi Joseph (Lance), Tracy Swanson (Tom), and Lori Fisher (Tommy Barbiers). Harry was a Lifetime member (68 years of service) of the Almonesson Lake Fire Department where he held numerous positions over the years. He was an Exempt Fireman and Secretary/member of the Deptford Fireman’s Relief Association, and the New Jersey State Exempt Fireman’s Association, and a Life Member of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association. He was the long time Executive Secretary and Gloucester County Manager of the New Jersey Firemen’s Home of Boonton, NJ. Since 1973, Harry has owned and operated the Strube Agency in the Almonesson section of Deptford Twp., as an Independent Insurance Agent and Realtor. He was a member of the Gloucester County Board of Realtors; founding member of the Deptford Business Association; former member of the Deptford Twp. Zoning Board; Past President and member of West Deptford Kiwanis Club; member of Mantua Lodge No. 95 F & AM; and a member of the Shriners. Harry's list of memberships, affiliations, and contributions to his community, especially his commitment to the Almonesson Fire Department, are too numerous to all be included here. Viewings will be Tuesday, Jan. 29th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, and Wednesday, Jan. 30th, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012. His funeral service will follow at 10:00 AM Wednesday, also at the funeral home. Interment, next to his family, will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Cemetery, Delsea Drive, Washington Twp., NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Harry’s memory would be appreciated to either The New Jersey Firemen’s Home, 565 Lathrop Ave., Boonton, NJ 07005, or to the Almonesson Lake Fire Department, 1700 Almonesson Rd., Deptford, NJ 08096.
Harry T. Strube, Sr., of Almonesson, NJ passed away at home on Jan. 23, 2019 at the age of 83 years surrounded by his loving family. Dear son of the late Harry L. and Thelma H. Strube. Devoted husband of Pat Strube (nee Harms) for 53 years.... View Obituary & Service Information