Published February 15. 2023 08:05AM
Rita M. Strouse, 88, of Emmaus, died Feb. 5, 2023, in Bethlehem Manor. She was the wife of the late Richard N. Strouse. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Felix J. and Pauline (Matura) Pierog.
She worked as an assembler for Rodale Manufacturing, sewing machine operator for R & F Dress Factory and as a secretary/purchasing agent for E.F.M., retiring in 1999.
She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Emmaus.
She was a former Girl Scout leader for Troop 160 and a member of the Emmaus Historical Society.
She is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline and her husband, Bruce Gustafson, of Allentown; grandchildren, Kimlee, Kevin, Katie, Keith, Kaylyn, Kordell, Konnor; great-grandchildren, Lyla, Ari, Freya, Lennon; brother, Phillip Pierog, of Nazareth.
Services are private at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made to the Emmaus Historical Society, 218 Main St., Emmaus, 18049.
Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.