Burdette G. ‘Tony’ Strombeck
Burdette G. “Tony” Strombeck, 96, North Webster, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at his home. He was born on April 10, 1923, in North Webster, to Tony and Elsie V. (Gray) Strombeck.
He was a lifetime North Webster area resident, graduated in 1942 from North Webster High School, and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on March 2, 1948 on an ABC radio show that was heard nationally called “Bride & Groom” in Hollywood, Calif. to Patricia J. “Pat” Berger who survives. He was the former owner / operator of Strombeck Dairy in North Webster and retired as a dairy distributor for Crystal Dairy, Burger Dairy, and Prairie Farms after 50+ years. He also served as deputy sheriff for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Dept. and was Town Marshal in North Webster for 20+ years.
He was a life member and oldest and longest member of the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster. He was a 30 year member of the North Webster and Tippecanoe Township Fire Dept., retiring as a lifetime member. He also was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Syracuse and formerly attended the Church of God in North Webster.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Strombeck, North Webster; two daughters: Lisa (Brian Sands) Strombeck, North Webster; and Shiela Kriska, Damascus, Ore.; twin sons: Dave (Deb) Strombeck, North Webster; Doug (Jon) Strombeck, Keystone Heights, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Gladys Culver, and three brothers: Robert, Wayne, and Dale Strombeck.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, at American Legion, SR 13, North Webster, with Pastor Mike Beezley of the Clunette United Methodist Church officiating. A gathering of family & friends will follow the services on Sunday at the American Legion. Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster is in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials may be given to the Premier Hospice, 10315 Dawsons Creek Blvd., Suite J., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. To send condolences to the family of Tony Strombeck, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com