Donald "Don" Stryker
Donald Stryker, 64, died on July 8, 2021 at his home in Windfall. He was born May 13, 1957, in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of Abram P. and Marjorie (Weissling) Stryker. He grew up in Martin’s Corner, PA.
Don graduated from Coatesville High School, Class of 1975. After graduating, he went on to Spring Garden College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Technology. He married his one-in-a-million, Marilyn (Buck) Stryker on April 13, 1984. He was a volunteer firefighter in Martin’s Corner, Pennsylvania and Windfall. Don was a Sr. Software Engineer at SAIC in Lawrence. Prior to SAIC, he worked at Delphi, RCA/GE, and Fairchild Industries.
Don loved golf, history, fixing things, music, the Wizard of Oz, the Indy 500, watching storms, Pepsi, poker, sports, Sudoku, poop-and-naps, watching sports, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, bird watching, and most of all, his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his Uncle Don Merritt. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Stryker; sisters, Cathy Stryker of Florida and Nancy (Don) Johnson of Pennsylvania; children, Nicole Lauer of Windfall, Jim (Meagan Reno) Maratea of Indianapolis, Garritt (Kyrsti) Stryker of Kokomo, and Jessica (Nick) Wells of Frankfort; grandchildren, Jocelyn, Isaiah, Chloe, Aiden, Miles, and Vivian; mother-in-love, Ruth Buck; Aunt Janet Merritt; and many in-laws and extended family.
Family and friends are invited to visit with the family from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, 216 W. Jefferson, Tipton, prior to a Celebration of Life Service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will occur in Pennsylvania at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to “Memorial Fund for Don Stryker” at Solidarity Community FCU with Nicole Lauer in the memo, 201 E. Southway Blvd, Kokomo, Indiana, 46902.
Don’s funeral will be live streamed and also recorded for watching later on Don’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com where condolences may be left for his family.
Nicole and Joycelyn: So sorry for your loss you will be in our thoughts and prayers
I just loved Don . If you asked a question. He would point out the encyclopedia or dictionary. He always made you laugh. And geez did he love my sister Marilyn and his children and grandchildren. He will be golfing in heaven .to the whole family. may the angels wrap their wings around you until no longer needed. Love each and every one of you.
Don we have already missed you.
Prayers and Hugs to all. He is very much alive in your heart and memories.
No words will help.. You are sorely missed.
He was an amazing Husband, Father , poppop and friend. I wish I could take away the pain my 2nd family is feeling but I can’t all I can do is be a shoulder and a ear. My deepest condolences to the family I love you all he will be truly missed please try to find some type of comfort in knowing he is happy pain free and will meet you again one day❤️
Marilyn and Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Don. From the Delco / Delphi service group – please know that we our sharing in your loss and give our condolences to you. Don’t remember exactly when Don joined Delco in the Service group here in Kokomo (late eighty / early nineties) but we all loved hearing his stories and tales. Many of us also knew Don as the “Golf Commish” of the Wednesday afternoon league at the American Legion course. The league is still using the scoring software that he developed.
I will be signing both my 1st & last name on this condolence so that Don won’t forfeit it and toss it out. Please take care and also keep talking about Don – we do in the Golf league often. Mike McDermott
I am truly a better person for having known Don. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to call him “friend”. When my mother passed 4 months after I moved to Kokomo, Don (who barely knew me) was so supportive and helpful. Truly one of a kind. Heaven has gained a treasure.
Stryker Family. Although we are not in touch very much anymore, know that my heart and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I too am grieving his leaving us so soon.
Mikey! Thank you for your condolences. I remember very well what a good friend you were to my dad. Out means a lot to me to hear how he was there for you.
Marilyn,
Sincere condolences to you and family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May happy memories comfort you in this difficult time.
Rest in peace, cousin Don.