Kenneth E. Strickler, age 87, of Grove City passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 20, 2006 at Mt. Carmel West. He was a WWII Veteran in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the VFW Post 3424, American Legion Post 164, and the E. L. Evans Senior Center. He was a previous member of the Clog 4 U Cloggers, The Thoroughbred Association and an owner of many race horses and race cars. He was preceded in death by parents Daniel and Hattie Strickler (Trickett); Step-Father, Harry Trickett; Step-Brother, Earnest Trickett; Step-Sister, Kathleen Whiteside. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Edna Strickler; Daughter, Andrea (Henry) Snodgrass; Granddaughters, Deborah (Robert) Crow, Angela Mann. Family will receive friends from 2:00pm-4:00pm & 6:00pm-8:00pm, Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio with a VFW tribute starting at 7:30p.m. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Thursday, March 23, 2006 at the funeral home with Dr. Rev. James Moran officiating. Interment will follow at Grove City Cemetery with military honors presented by VFW Post 3424. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Grove City First Presbyterian Church or the Diabetes Association American Ohio Affiliate. Messages of condolence may be left at www.newcomerfamily.com.