Obituary of Iris Irene Strebler

Iris I. Strebler, 86, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, September 16, 2016. Born in Akron to the late George & Theresa Marion on October 29, 1929, Iris was a lifelong area resident. She married Gerald Strebler in 1949; to Iris, family was everything—she devoted herself to her five children. Iris enjoyed knitting & loved a challenging crossword puzzle. She had a passion for gambling—penny slots that is. Iris also retired from the City of Akron Health Department after many years of service. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, Iris was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gerald; sons Thomas & William; grandchildren Paul & Laura Schott; and sisters Doris Schueller, Roberta Jolliffe, and Joan Jackson. She is survived by her daughters Diana (John M.) Schott, Linda Strebler & Janet (Tom) Eidmann; grandchildren Elizabeth A. Sherman, Kathryn J. Blomquist, Joseph A. Schott, Sarah Eidmann, Carly Eidmann, Heidi Cuffe, Keili Smith & Hunter Eidmann; and great-grandchildren Julia, Andrew, Rachel, Ethan, Lillian, Lucas, Taylor, Elizabeth and Brooke. Special thanks to her longtime physician and friend Dr. Brad Everly for the love & care he provided. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 22 from 5-7PM at the Anthony Funeral Homes, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A funeral service will be held immediately following the calling hours at 7:00 PM. Private interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281, anthonyfh.com)