Lewis Charles Stryker

LEWIS CHARLES STRYKER, a resident of Sebring, Florida, passed away on March 27, 2026 at the age of 89 years.
He was born on January 14, 1937, in San Diego, California to Benjamin and Stella Stryker. As a young boy, he and his family moved to South Florida, and he remained a resident of South Florida for 80+ years.
At the age of 17 years, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, where he remained for 21 years, working his way up to E-9 Master Chief Quartermaster. During those years, he was stationed at: Cape May, NJ; Wilmington, NC; Corpus Christi, TX; and Miami, FL. Once retired from the USCG, he became a private yacht captain.
During his years at sea, he sailed around the world multiple times. He had many stories to tell his family. One of their favorites is about when he tried to bring a horse (still attached to its buggy) aboard a USCG Cutter while on Liberty in Bermuda. Additionally, he was an accomplished golfer. Over 20 years ago, he moved to a beautiful golf course community in Sebring, Florida, where he lived with his wife, Marilyn Stryker, and made many good friends.
Lewis was preceded in death by both of his parents: Benjamin and Stella Stryker; his brother: Richard Stryker; his first wife: Jeanne E. Stryker; and his daughter: Karen VanGosen.
Lewis was survived by his brother: Jack Stryker; his daughter and son-in-law: Cherie and James Whittaker; his stepdaughter and son-in-law: Vicki and Robert Rossi; his grandchildren: Tiffany, Taylor, Amanda, Robert, and Nick; and great-grandchildren: Jayson, Alexander, Mason, Shane, Levi, and Avery.
The family plans to have his Interment in Hollywood, Florida at a date to be determined. Lewis lived a charmed life, and will be truly missed by everyone who had the pleasure
of knowing him.

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