Thomas C. Strandwitz, age 66 of Woodbury Heights, passed away Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 at home after a long and courageous battle with ALS. Tom had been a resident of Woodbury Heights for 41 years and a summer resident of Ocean City for 36 years.
He was the beloved Principal of Oakview Elementary School in West Deptford Township for 30 years. During that time and after retirement, he served as the Coordinator of the Teacher Mentoring Program and Co-coordinator of the Math Program for the Penn Literacy Network at the University of Pennsylvania. His contributions to the education of children was immense and his life\’s work.
He was husband to Donna (nee Barton) for 43 years. He is survived by daughter, Donna L. Strandwitz-Ganter and her husband Mark of Alexandria, VA, son, Thomas C. Strandwitz Jr. and his wife Rebecca of Austin, TX, 5 grandchildren, Jacqueline, Christian, Thomas III, William and Henry, and sister, Linda Panzer and her husband Peter of Greenville, DE.
Funeral services were held at the Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, Mantua Avenue. & Lenape Trail, Wenonah.
Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com
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