Robert "Bob" Stratton

March 26, 1933 - July 18, 2021

Robert “Bob” J. Stratton, of Mickleton, NJ, passed away peacefully in his home on July 18, 2021 at the age of 88 years. Devoted husband of Anna R. Stratton (nee James). Beloved father of Kate Montgomery (Joe), Robert Stratton, Jr. (Heather Mailahn), and James Stratton (Raquel). Proud grandfather of nine, great-grandfather of sixteen, and great-great-grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Vernal Stratton (Patricia) and predeceased by four of his other siblings. Bob is also survived by many nieces and nephews who knew him as “Ankle Bob”. Bob was born in Twin Falls, Idaho and was raised in Athol, Idaho. He was a veteran who served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He met his wife, Anna, when he went to see “From Here to Eternity” in theatres while in Philadelphia, PA. He relocated to New Jersey to be with her, and they wed on September 10, 1955. Bob retired after working for thirty years as a machinist for Tastykake. He was a longtime member of Barnsboro Bible Church. Bob loved to travel and was proud of having visited all fifty states. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, mainly freshwater on the Delaware River. He was an avid card player and was one to beat at most card games. Bob was exceptionally talented and could fix or build anything he set his mind to, including building his own house. He ran his family farm for years and he and his family were involved in the 4H. He will be deeply missed not only by his extensive family, but by those who came to know and love him. Viewing will be Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Barnsboro Bible Church, 200 Jefferson Road, Sewell, NJ 08080, where his service will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Washington Twp (Sewell), NJ. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com *