Wm David Stretton

Wm. David Stretton, 79, of Lancaster, went to his eternal life on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. He was born September 16, 1935 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of William D. and Jane (Houck) Stretton. Dave graduated from Lancaster High School in 1953 and was a veteran of the U S Army. He was a member of the Bremen American Legion and St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bremen. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Norma Jean (Van Buren) Stretton; sons, David, Duane (Sarah), Daniel and Darren (Rhonda) Stretton; grandchildren, Ryan (Jen), Jennifer (Jac), Adrick, Rebecca, Emily, Natalie and Lyndee; great-granddaughter, Madilynn; sister, Susie (Phil) Harris; brothers, Bill (Barb) and Mike (Barb) Stoe of Pennsylvania; brother-in-law, Gerald (Judy) Van Buren; nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A time to visit with Dave’s family is Friday from 4 – 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. A funeral mass will take place Saturday at 10 AM in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Thomas Kessler officiating. Graveside and military honors will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.