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Wallace M. Stryker Jr., 84, of U.S. Highway 522 South, McVeytown, went peacefully to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born Dec. 20, 1940, in Alexandria, he was a son of the late Wallace M. and Esther (Lykens) Stryker Sr. His wife, Dorothy M. (Sunderland) Stryker, whom he married Dec. 30, 1961, survives.
Also surviving are: four children, Brian W. Stryker and wife Lisa of Reedsville, Melinda K. Kenepp and husband Mark of Reedsville, Melissa A. Schomaker and husband Daniel of Lewistown, Bradley C. Stryker of Mount Union; three siblings, Esther Rushin of Marshville, Mo., Gary Stryker of Lewistown, Bonnie Stryker of Lewistown; nine grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were five siblings, Merry Wagner, Elsie Lou Rowles, David Stryker, Lois Wagner, and John Stryker.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served on the USS Saratoga during the Vietnam era.
After 27 years of employment at New Holland in Belleville, he chose early retirement. As he was never one to remain idle, he later delivered feed for East Gate Feed and Grain for several years.
Wally was a member of the McVeytown Presbyterian Church, a former church trustee, and a faithful blood donor to the American Red Cross, donating over 19 gallons throughout the years.
Earlier in life Wally enjoyed hunting, camping and traveling with his wife.
Although a quiet man, Wally was deeply devoted to his family and they never had to doubt his great love for them.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at the McVeytown Presbyterian Church, 5 N. Queen St., McVeytown, with Rev. Jeffrey Fisher officiating. Interment will be in Mattawana Cemetery, McVeytown.
A visitation will be held from noon until the time of service Thursday at the church.
The family will provide all flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the McVeytown Presbyterian Church Deacons Fund, P.O. Box 323, McVeytown, PA 17051.
Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.harshbargerfuneralhome.com.