Harley Lee Strayer, 86, of De Graff, died at 8:55 AM Sunday, July 28, 2013, at his home.
He was born October 7, 1926, in De Graff, a son of the late Ray Sherman and Tena Anna Sidle Strayer.
On April 8, 1951, he married Donna Mae Householder in De Graff and she died November 7, 2009. He was also preceded in death by a Daughter; Sharon Strayer, Brothers; Donald, Sherman and Robert R. Strayer and Sisters; Lucile Miller and Catherine Kuhn.
Survivors include a Son; Stephen (Rita) Strayer of Bellefontaine, two Daughters; Janet (Kevin) Smith and Debbie (Jim) Carey both of De Graff, a Brother; Richard N. Strayer and a Sister; Louise Beatty both of De Graff, eight Grand Children; Matthew (Kaitlin) Strayer of Columbus, Michael (Rachelle) Strayer of Lancaster, Emilee, Christopher and Nicholas Smith, Alexander, Hailey and Benjamin Carey all of De Graff, two Step-Grandchildren; Mindy (Carlos) Cioffi of Bellefontaine and Jeff (Brandie) Wren of De Graff, six Step Great Grand Children, three Step Great Great Grand Children and many Nieces and Nephews.
He was a Farmer, a 1944 graduate of De Graff High School, a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked at Midstates Container Corp. for many years, was a member of the De Graff United Methodist Church, Miami Grange # 2158, Miami Valley Post # 652, American Legion all in De Graff. He also enjoyed being with and doing things with his grandchildren and he plowed gardens for community members for many years.
A services of Celebration will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the De Graff United Methodist Church, with Rev. Kymberly James officiating. Friends may call at the Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home Tuesday, July 30, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Burial is in the Greenwood-Union Cemetery, DeGraff.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the De Graff United Methodist Church.
