Obituary of Ricky Dale Strunk

Oolitic – Ricky Dale Strunk, 67, of Oolitic, went to his eternal home at 2:50 am on Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington. Born May 21, 1948 on Patton Hill, he was the son of Elmer and Zina (Hughes) Strunk. He married Debbie Lantz on January 15, 1972 and she survives. He was a mechanic and minister. He was a member of the New Life Trinity Tabernacle. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War as a Huey Helicopter Crew Chief and Door Gunner in combat with the rank of SP5. Survivors include his wife, Debbie, of Oolitic; three children, Misty New and husband, David, of Bloomington, Marla Kirkman and husband, Troy, of Mitchell and Mathew Strunk and wife, Angie, of Bedford; seven grandchildren, Grant New, Marayla and Akaylea Kirkman, Anyssa Strunk, Jordan Strunk and wife, Kelsey, Jarrod and Jacob Deckard; one great grandchild, Olivia (Gracie) Strunk; three people who were special to his heart, Stacey Terry, Craig Miller, and Josh Beyers; two brothers, Elmer Strunk, Jr. and wife, Martha, Sam Strunk and wife, Sue, all of Bedford; a sister, Donna Faye Stigall of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Teresa Webb. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 6th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Mark Brock officiating. Burial will follow in Patton Hill Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 5th and from 9:00 am until the hour of service on Saturday, February 6th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.