Earl B. White, Jr.

Earl B. White, Jr., 86, of Richlandtown, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Born on November 11, 1938, in Sellersville, he was a son of the late Earl and Margaret (Andre) White, Sr. 

Earl was raised on the family’s working dairy farm in Chalfont. He attended Central Bucks High School where he was enrolled in Agriculture Courses, after he attended trade school for diesel mechanics and served for six years in the National Guard. 

In his youth he found a love for fast cars and motorcycles. He loved working on his ‘37 Fords, but on a budget, the Triumph motorcycle had the extra speed he wanted. Earl raced both everywhere and entered several scrambles/races with his motorcycle. He also enjoyed many genres of music and owned an extensive collection of records and saw many live performances. Fishing, boating, and waterskiing with family, practicing the art of Blacksmithing, friends also brought him joy. Later in life he enjoyed Friday road trips with his brother, Robert, visiting new destinations, auctions, and flea markets.

Earl was not afraid to take a new job but always wanted to be where his hard work was appreciated. He eventually became a very accomplished truck, trailer, and heavy equipment mechanic. His knowledge, experience and work ethic were highly respected within his many workplace families.

Earl took pleasure in volunteering his time and helping anyone he could. He was a lifetime social member of the Haycock Fire Company since 1988, and helped organize an Annual Crop walk. He was highly involved with his church, St John's Lutheran Church, Spinnerstown, PA, and also gave pastoral care at St. Luke's Hospital in Quakertown.

Many will remember him as very kind, sometimes stubborn, but deeply committed man who cared tremendously about his friends, family, and children. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Jeanette (Stoeckle) White; and his brother: Edwin (Eddie) White; and a sister: Jeanne Marie, who died in infancy. 

Earl will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his son: Randall White; daughter: Kristina Bicking and her husband Dennis; two brothers: Robert White, Ernie White and his wife Elsie; and one grandchild: Kayden Bicking, as well as several nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be announced at a later date. We will gather together to remember our father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, who will be greatly missed. Please bring your fondest memories of Earl to share with family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made, in Earl’s memory, to St John’s Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 120, Spinnerstown, PA, 18968.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.