Pieter H. Strik

July 27, 2015

Strik, Pieter H., 87 died on July 27, 2015 in Smithfield, RI. He was the beloved husband for 63 years to Maria l. ( Kocken ) Strik. Born in Oss, Holland he was the son of the late Nicolaas and Anna ( Graus ) Strik. He is survived by his children Nicolaas Strik and his late wife Therese of Rumford, RI, Annette Barber and her husband Keith of Princeton, NJ and Leo Strik and his wife Tammy of Smithfield, RI, 4 grandchildren Erin, Nicole, Matthew and Ryan Strik.Mr. Strik worked as the Plant Manager for the former Green & Freedman Baking Co., Boston for 5 years retiring in 1991. Prior to that he had worked for the Superior Baking Co. in Grosvernordale, CT for 11 years and was also the Plant Manager for the Homestead Bakery, East Providence. He was a former member of the Royal Dutch Marines during WWII serving in the Europe and Indonesia Theaters. Prior to Smithfield Mr. Strik had lived in Cranston and Johnston. Services are private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 2374 Post Road, Suite 206, Warwick, RI 02886 or Hebert Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 180 Log Road, Smithfield, RI 02917