DELRAY BEACH — William Strucker, who opened Gulfstream Pharmacy in Briny Breezes almost 70 years ago — a business that remains family-owned and -operated — died on March 27. He was 94.
Born May 12, 1930, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Howard and Helen Strucker, he had a brother, Richard Strucker.
After graduating from Temple University in 1952 with a bachelor of science in pharmacy, Mr. Strucker served two years as a pharmacist in the 57th Field Hospital in Toul, France. Following his service, Mr. Strucker started Gulfstream Pharmacy in 1957.
He married Virginia Foht, also of Erie, on July 8, 1967, and they settled in Delray Beach.
A devout Christian throughout his life, Mr. Strucker was an active member of his church as early as his teen years and served as master councilor in the Order of DeMolay and received its Legion of Honor Award. While a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach, he served on several committees including the Vestry.
Mr. Strucker is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Virginia; his three beloved daughters and their husbands, Elizabeth and Jason Meador, Erin and Thomas Craig, and Alison and Peter Goodridge, all of Delray Beach; and three grandchildren, Lexi Craig, Drew Craig, and Chase Goodridge.
There will be a funeral service at a later date at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.
Remembrances may be sent to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children.
— Submitted by the family
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