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1935
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2017
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Walter Streuli Obituary
Greensboro, NC
Walter Herbert "Walt" Streuli, 81 of Greensboro, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Whitestone Care and Wellness Center. A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February, 4, 2017, at Forbis & Dick Elm Street Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service.
Walt was born on September 26, 1935 in Memphis, TN. to the late Thelma Wilcoxon and Edwin "Boots" Streuli. He had a stellar athletic career at Central High School in Memphis, where he lettered in basketball, baseball, and football. He was honored to have been named captain of the football team like his father before him. Walt then went on to play professional baseball for the Detroit Tigers. On April 12,1958, he married the love of his life, Beverly Boyer Streuli.
He later attended Southwestern College in Memphis before becoming Vice President of Sales for the E.L. Bruce Hardwood Flooring Co. After moving to Greensboro in 1974, Walt started and put his life into Streuli Sales, Inc. and its employees.
Walt was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro where he taught youth Sunday School. Through the years, he was also active in the Kiwanis Club, Greensboro Colt League Baseball, and Yokefellow Prison Ministries of Greensboro. He enjoyed traveling with Beverly throughout Europe and especially the many trips to New York City.
In addition to his parents, Walt was preceded in death by his brother Edwin. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Beverly B. Streuli, of the home; children, Tripp Streuli (Jan), Steve Streuli (Terri), and Melissa Streuli; grandchildren, Justin, Christopher, Seth, Taylor, and Davis.
In lieu of flowers; the family requests memorial donations made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.
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Powell Trotter
September 9, 2025
Walter and I went through Snowden School and Central High together many years ago. I probably looked up to him as who he was, excellent student, honorable friend, good looking, athletic, probably the best of the boys in each school. He was really nice and even humble in spite of his leaderships. I pray that our Lord blesses him in every way and that when the time comes I can talk to him again.
Percy Price
January 23, 2025
Condolences to the family
February 9, 2017
Mr.Streuli was a bright light in this life. My life and so many others lives that he touched are so much better to have lived and worked with him.
May the Lord bless and comfort his wife and family.
David Graves
February 5, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Walter's passing. I have good memories of working with Walt and he was my favorite client. He had such enthusiasm for marketing his business and no doubt was successful with those efforts. He was decisive on what he needed and wanted which made my job easy. I am extremely grateful for him using my services and enjoyed that relationship. God bless Walt and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Zach&Beth Reavis
February 4, 2017
God bless Streuli family and friends today as they celebrate the life of Walt. Thoughts and prayers for everyone. The wonderful memories will live on through family and friends. Much Love, Zach&Beth
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Celebration of Life
3:00 p.m.
Forbis & Dick Funeral Service - North Elm Chapel1118 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
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