Douglas S. Strang

Douglas S. Strang, 69, of Pittsgrove, passed away on Tuesday, May 25th, at his home. He was born in Elmer, NJ to Lester “Bucky” and Betty Strang. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He served during Vietnam War on the USS Basilone from 1971 to 1975. He managed a family business, Owen’s Supply Company in Woodstown. Not only was he amazing at farm equipment sales, he was known in the farming community as a good friend to many. Doug graduated with his associates degree in business from Salem Community College. At 6 foot 5 inches tall, he was a gentle giant. Throughout his life he was passionate about sports- playing football, basketball, soccer, and baseball. He also enjoyed playing church softball and coached multiple teams for his children. He was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Elmer and was involved as a youth leader, Sunday School teacher, and Sunday School Superintendent. He had a personal relationship with Jesus and read his Bible regularly every day. His countless hobbies included fixing up cars, motorcycles, and lawn mowers. He had an impressive clock and vinyl record collection. He loved to kayak and ride his bike. Much of his time was spent spending time with his children and grandchildren. He never let distance stop him. He often travelled to Lancaster and Michigan to visit his out of state children and grandchildren. Doug and Joan were married almost 44 years on June 11, 1977. They met at Tice’s Flower Shop, where Joan worked and their first date was playing tennis. Their marriage was perfectly imperfect and they had a covenant committed love. Doug treated his kids like gold, which also included his sons in laws and daughter in law. He had a special birthday gift in his daughter and loved having a “birthday buddy.” He loved going on coffee runs and going on breakfast dates at The Elmer Diner. He loved to play basketball as a family. He was known as Poppop and spent many days taking his grandchildren to and from school, spending time chatting and singing. A favorite song to sing on the road was “Everybody Ought to Know.” His grandchildren loved watching movies, the Eagles, NASCAR, the 76ers, and WWE. They all loved cuddling on Poppop’s lap in his favorite chair. Doug was known to all as friendly, relational, and encouraging. He had a dry sense of humor and was always willing to lend a hand. He was a great teacher- whether he was teaching his kids to change their oil or share a few words of wisdom. Doug is survived by his wife Joan (Kummer) Strang; his children Maureen Prohowich and her husband Brian of Pittsgrove, Amy Pancoast and her husband Doug of Traverse City, MI, Joel Strang and his wife Lauren of Paradise, PA and Meg Strang and her partner Samuel Long of Pittsgrove; grandchildren Kaia and Kian Prohowich, Isaac, Ethan and Lily Pancoast, Sebastian and Delancey Strang and Madelyn Strang; sisters Lisa Carll and her husband Bob of Strasburg, VA and Sharon Litwak and her husband Ken of Wake Forest, NC; father and mother in law Paul and Marian Kummer; sisters and brother in law Barb Murray and her husband Mike, Joyce Garrison and her husband Bill, Paul Kummer Jr. and his wife Danielle and Beverly Kopko; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Susan Schaller. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Adams Funeral Home, 64 Broad Street, Woodstown, NJ 08098. There will be a visitation from 10 to 11:30 AM. The funeral service and burial will be private for the family. It is asked of everyone coming to the funeral home to please wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in Doug's memory to the Fearless Movement by going to https://www.fearlessmovement.org/getinvolved

Douglas S. Strang

May 25, 2021

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