of Waterford, passed away February 2, 2018 at 81 years of age. Loving husband of Patricia for 60 years; dear father of Cindy (Robert Fannin) Stricklin, Mary Stricklin, and the late Craig Stricklin; grandfather of Patrick, Jonathan, Breanna, and the late Brandon; brother of Robert (Lorraine) Stricklin, Brenda (Robert) Schultz, Carolyn (the late Duane) Stuk, and Danny (Doris) Stricklin; many nieces and nephews. Bert was a veteran of the US Navy ndash; Korea. He retired in 1999 from GM after 36 years of service and was a member of the Waterford Eagles. Bert enjoyed traveling and gambling. He and Pat never planned a trip, they jumped in the car, start driving, and always had a great time. He will be dearly missed.