Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Streling, Thomas "Tom" Theodore July 12, 2022
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Ionia Shopper's Guide-Saturday July 23, 2022

STERLING Kewadin - Thomas Theodore Streling, 78,  a hardworking and respectful 
man, passed away July 12, 2022 at Munson Medical Center with his beloved wife by 
his side.

Tom was born on April 24 in Detroit to the late Ottis Helmer and Marjorie 
Marilyn (MaLaughlin) Streling.

Tom graduated from Flat Rock High School and then enlisted in the United States 
Air force. He served honorably from 1962-1966, spending most of his time in 
Elmendorf, Alaska.

On June 7, 1980, Tom married Karol Anne Cavanary in Garden City.

Following his time int he service he worked in the world of finance which led 
him to a career in vacuum sales.He was an incredible sales man who also had a 
knack for fixing and refurbishing machines. This led to owning and operating his 
three stores in Ionia, Greenville and Charlotte. He could fix any made and model 
and his machines were always immaculate. A lifelong dream to move up north to 
Traverse City finally came true in 1993, when he found property on Union street. 
Here he owned and operate Grand Traverse Vacuum and Streling Antiques became his 
passion, and soon he was renowned for his work with antiques. He and Karol made 
an incredible team and traveled all over the country participating in antique 
trade shows. He was an incredible man who enjoyed working hard and always showed 
up early for every thing. He loved his Dodge Dually and was a master at packing 
it full to the brim. He enjoyed long distance driving and was a master at 
navigation. When he wasn't restoring antiques he enjoyed reading and was quite 
knowledgeable about all things civil war related. He was respectful to all, kind 
and genuine. He will be so dearly missed.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, sister Katherine Carroll, sister Betty 
Ferkovich, brother Ottis Streling, and is son Tommy and wife Kathy in 1979.

Tom is survived by his best friend. partner and wife of 42 years, Karol; his 
sisters Karen Caughey and Nancy Tobias both of Nevada; and many other extended 
family members and friends.

Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal services.

Memorial contributions in his honor may be directed to American Cancer Society, 
Cherryland Humane Society or the charity of one's choice.

Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your memories.




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