Remembering
Robert L. Strunk, 76
Saturday, February 7, 2026

We are deeply grateful for all the kind and heartfelt condolences extended to our family during this difficult time following Bob’s passing. Your words of comfort and support have meant so much to us.
Bob was a wonderful husband and a devoted father and father-in-law. He was also an exceptional son-in-law to my parents, and a true brother-in-law to both my brother and my late sister. Bob was more than just a family member, he was a great friend to so many people, always willing to lend a hand or offer support. His dedication and hard work were evident to all who knew him.
Bob took great pride in his work at Suburban Water. He loved his job and would have continued working if not for his devastating illness. His commitment to his career and his colleagues was truly admirable.
Thank you, everyone, for your compassion and for remembering Bob with such kindness.
With gratitude,
Pat Strunk

Dear Pat,
Yog and I are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I personally did not know Bob, but I’ve know you for about 70 years, and every time we’d see you at a car show or restaurant, he always smiled and talked like we were long lost best friends. YOG always enjoyed chatting with him re: hot rods, etc. We will miss those times😢
My God Bless you, Emily and all those that loved Bob like you do!
Rest in Peace, Bob! Thank you for being so kind and always smiling!
Loving thoughts always,
Yog and Susy Yerger

Our Eulogy to Bob,
There is so much to say about Bob. He was everything to so many — a devoted son to Leroy and Gwendolyn, a loving husband to Pat, a proud father to Emily, a cherished son‑in‑law to Richard and Ruth, a brother‑in‑law, an uncle, and a loyal friend to countless people.
Born and raised in Boyertown, Bob spent his entire life embracing the community he loved. He served his country in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. When he returned home, he met the love of his life, Patricia, and they married in June of 1973. They were blessed with their daughter Emily in 1978. Boyertown remained their home — the place where they built their life together, right on the same property where Bob grew up.
Bob’s life was cut short by the devastating disease ALS. No one was prepared — not Bob, who had always been so healthy and full of life, and not the family and friends who loved him. Even as the illness progressed, Bob’s selflessness, determination, and positivity never wavered. He was always working on his cars or helping friends with theirs, and even in the hardest moments he would say, “We’ll figure it out.”
As the disease advanced, Bob improvised, invented, and adapted — always looking for ways to make things easier for himself and for Pat. His faith, his love for his family, and his refusal to complain carried him through. His devotion to Pat was unwavering, and his care for his family never stopped.
Bob was always ready to help. He was a tremendous support to our parents over the years. After our father passed, Bob made sure our mother got to every appointment and every senior center event. He became her personal car body repairman — fixing dents and paint scrapes from that tricky garage entrance, always with a smile and never a complaint.
Emily, you were your dad’s pride and joy — beautiful, accomplished, and deeply loved. When you and Steve announced your engagement, he was overjoyed. And Steve, Bob left this world with complete confidence that the two of you would take care of each other, and that you would never disappoint him.
After God and family, Bob’s passion was restoring and painting cars. Car shows were his happy place — something he and Pat shared with friends for decades. He built lifelong friendships, especially with Dave and Pat, Donny and Janet, and so many others. Dave, your friendship meant the world to him. As Bob became more limited, you made sure he still got to those car shows. That gift — that loyalty — meant more to Pat and the family than words can express.
Bob was taken from us far too soon, but his life was defined by love, generosity, and quiet strength. And yes — by cars. Knowing he is now free from suffering brings us comfort, even as we miss him deeply. We like to imagine that heaven has a garage waiting for him, filled with cars ready for his expert touch.
Bob, we love you. We will miss you. And we will carry your spirit with us always.

My condolences to Bob’s family. We were friends throughout high school. We connected this past summer at the “Lil Leroys “ picnic and it was a joy to reminisce with him. RIP. PALS

Pat, our thoughts and prayers with sympathy to you and your family, many great memories from high school, the Lil ' Leroy days , and him driving in our wedding. We will all miss his pleasant personality and talking to him at car shows. Thinking of you, Brenda and Rod Norman

I have known Bob from the time I hired him at Sugg Chevrolet . He was a excellent Body and Paint Technician ! We started to travel to Street Rod shows to Ohio , Vermont , and Kentucky , we had great times with Bob and Pat and daughter Emily , June and I will miss Bob and Pat and one day all meet on the other side ! All our love to Pat and Emily and family

Meet Bob years ago . He did some painting work on one of our race cars.
His cars were always top notch . Will miss talking to him at shows.
He will be missed .

I knew Bob since I was a young kid,his Aunt and Uncle ( Tama and Ray Hefner) lived a house up from me growing up and I remember he would stop at there house once in a while with either his 37 Chevy are the 55 and this goes back in the mid 70's. Recently was over at Bobs house to probably like November to pickup an engine my buddy had gotten from him and I again would mention about being a kid and remembering those car's which he had for sometime! Bobs was always a pleasure to talk with and I even worked with him at Sugg Chevrolet in the 80's Gonna miss seeing you at the car shows...God Bless you and your family Buddy

I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing, he was a super nice guy and a good friend for many years. I always enjoying talking with him. He will be missed for sure.

Bob was a long time customer of mine at Hollenbach Home Center. He was an awesome guy. Godspeed.

I met Bob 3 years ago while working at Suburban Water and from the first day we hit it off with our love for classic cars and our military service. Bob was such an amazing guy and tech and I was lucky to work a few jobs with him. Fair winds and following seas brother, we have the watch.

Pat, I am so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. You all have been in my thoughts & prayers these past months. Me & my kids always enjoyed going to the car shows with Dave & my Mom (Dave & Pat Poley) and I always appreciated how welcoming you both were to all of us when we were visiting Mom & Dave in PA. My kids are in their late 30's now, but, they remember the UDDER GANG & all the fun car shows & Sunday morning breakfasts. I was always so impressed with all you guys did for the Community and it had a big influence on me getting involved & volunteering in my community in Virginia. I loved talking Philly sports with Bob & will fondly remember the night Mom & I stayed at your house & drank wine & watched football with you guys, SUCH A FUN NIGHT!! I will be keeping you, Emily & the rest of the family in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate the future. XOXO Sandy

Bob was our neighbor for 29 years & he will be missed.
I will always remember him when I mow my lawn he was very competitive if I got mine mowed before his lol
My grandkids loved waving to him on his tractor and yelling …Hi Bob and he would give them a big smile. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pat & Emily and the rest of his family.

Bob and I were friends and classmates from elementary school through high school. We worked together at the Boyertown Casket Company. We were members of the Lil' LeRoys, Inc. I was glad I got to spend time with him at the picnic in September. Bob was an all around great guy. He will be missed, but always remembered.