Jan. 14, 1917 - Nov. 13, 2013 -

Charles William Stricker, the owner/operator of a berry farm in Oregon City, died on Nov. 13 in Portland.

He was born in The Dalles, on Jan. 14, 1917, and he graduated from Oregon City High School.

He is survived by: son, Robert Stricker; daughters, Virginia Bowers, Nancy Crorey, Susy Dominiak and Mary Erwert; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Anderson, and sister, Joan Adams.

A public funeral was held at Hillside Chapel in Oregon City on Nov. 18. Memorial contributions can be made to Signature Hospice.