Foster Lee Striffler

1932 - 2008  (76 years)

• Name	Foster Lee Striffler  [1]
  Birth	11 Mar 1932	Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Death	8 Oct 2008	New London, New London County, Connecticut   [1]
  Notes	An article from the Cass City Chronicle published in June 1950, and reprinted in "Down Memory Lane" on page three of the Friday, June 8, 155 issue, stated that Mrs. Wm. D. Stiffler, who was 80 years old last September, had four granchildren graduate from High School in June, 1950. They were Joyce Fry of Cass City, Doris Southworth of Elkton, Marjorie Orr of Pigeon, and Foster Striffler of New Baltimore. Volume 17 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 6, 1954, reported that Foster L. Striffler assisted in the development of the automatic pilot for the Sikorsky helicopter at the Leer Co., Grand Rapids, where he is employed in connection with his studies at the University of Cincinnati. Volume 18 of the same publication reported he had graduated from the University of Cincinnati in June, 1955 with his degree in Electrical Engineering. He had accepted employment with Hazeltine Electronics Corporation of Little Neck, Long Island, New York. As of the publication of Volume 22 in 1959, Foster had resigned from Hazeltine and accepted a new position with Sanders Associates in Nasua, New Hampshire. Volume 26 of the saem periodical, published in September, 1966, reported that he and his wife, of Lexington, Mass., were the parents of William Lee Striffler. Volume 27 reported that they were the parents of another child, Stefan Foster Striffler, and that they were residents of Falmouth, Massachusetts. It was also reported in Volume 27 that Foster had accepted a position as a research assistant with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Woods Hole, Mass. The Institute owns the midget submarine "Alvin" which rescued the atomic bomb off the coast of Spain in 1966. The 1968 issue reported that he was among a group of scientists from Italy, France and England that met in Malta to survey a defined area of the Mediterranean Sea. Obituary New London, CT - Foster Lee Striffler of New London passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 8, 2008. He was born on March 11, 1932, in Detroit, Mich., and grew up in Geneva, Ohio. He attended the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering in 1955. He later received his master of science degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University. Foster made his home in the New London area for several years while working at the Naval Underwater Warfare Center. During those years, he authored and co-authored several patents. As an incessant learner, he never stopped expanding his mind in either his work or in his personal life. He continued his electrical engineering endeavors beyond retirement, working on several new inventions. He enjoyed sailing and operated a crane at the local boat yard. He also enjoyed woodworking and made furniture and toys for family members. He took many educational Elderhostel trips, traveling locally, nationally, and internationally. Foster had a fondness for visiting new places and revisiting special favorites. He is survived by his brother, William David Striffler of Fort Collins, Colo.; sister, Martha Staton of Windham, N.H.; and sons, William Striffler and wife, Genevieve, of Falmouth, Mass., Stefan Striffler and wife, Lisa, of Mount Joy, Pa., and Ian Striffler of Leominster, Mass. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Second Congregational Church in New London with the Reverend Edward Cornell officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association in memory of Foster L. Striffler. Byles Memorial Home, New London, is assisting the family. Published in THE DAY on 10/12/2008 www.theday.com
  Person ID	I29746	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	17 Aug 2014

  
  

  Father	Rev. Roy Jacob Striffler,   b. 23 Oct 1897, Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan d. 21 Mar 1979, Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio (Age 81 years)
  Mother	Grace Darling Foster,   b. 23 Feb 1896, Bayhead, Ocean County, New Jersey d. 17 Nov 1972, Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio (Age 76 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1927
  Family ID	F9558	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living
  Family ID	F12202	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	28 Jun 2012

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 11 Mar 1932 - Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan Death - 8 Oct 2008 - New London, New London County, Connecticut  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S1311] Staton, Donald and Burdsall, Fran Orr "Striffler Census" Prepared for the August 2012 Striffler/Zinnecker Reunion.