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Sterling Wood Treadwell

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Sterling Wood Treadwell obituary, 1920-2018, Sturgis, MI

BORN

1920

DIED

2018

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Charlotte, Michigan

Sterling Treadwell Obituary

Sterling Wood Treadwell

Sturgis - Sterling Wood Treadwell, 98, died peacefully with his daughter by his side on November 15, 2018, in Sturgis. It is fitting he should enter heaven on the first day of hunting season, and the day after his beloved wife would have celebrated her 99th birthday.

Sterling was born September 16, 1920 in Olivet, the second son of Leo Ray and Bertha Ophelia (Wood) Treadwell. As a boy, Sterling developed a deep-rooted connection to the family farm and a profound appreciation of nature. He grew up in a three-generation household, a house in which he lived nearly all of his life, rarely leaving. Sterling married Arlouene Marie Furu in 1938, and the two cared for his parents while raising their two children, Rosalie and Lawrence, on the homestead. Throughout the years, Sterling and Arlouene demonstrated to generations of their family the values of hard work, honesty, and love. Together they attended Lee Center United Methodist Church as faithful members, raised a beautiful flower and vegetable garden, enjoyed camping across the United States, and hosted countless family functions on their Centennial farm. They were truly life partners and were married 66 years at the time of Arlouene's death in 2004.

When he wasn't listening to Straus Waltzes while plowing the fields with his John Deere, he worked full time in Charlotte at Wertz Implement. As a skilled tractor mechanic, he developed a reputation throughout the county for good service and was eventually elevated to Service Manager. After 25 years at Wertz, he retired in 1974 and dedicated the rest of his time to farming. After his retirement, many farmers sought him out for his mechanical expertise. Sterling enjoyed hunting on the farm and was an avid reader. He had a keenly sharp intellect, maintaining his quick wit and sense-of-humor right to the end.

Sterling is survived by his daughter, Rosalie (Leonard) Eishen of Sturgis; granddaughters, Lori (Joseph) Pray of Charlotte, and Robin (fiancé David Morris) Porter of Royal Oak and Sturgis, respectively; grandsons, Eric (Chandre) Eishen of Bronson, and Chad Treadwell of Claremont, CA; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren and 2 more expected soon; and niece, Gwen (David) Shoff of Lee Lake, MI He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Arlouene Marie Treadwell; son, Lawrence Lee Treadwell; grandson, Lawrence Lee Treadwell II; and brother, Clifton Treadwell.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Dr. James M. Gysel officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Lee Center Cemetery in Lee Township, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Lee Center Methodist Church or Thurston Woods in Sturgis, MI, where Sterling received excellent care in his final year. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Sterling on his Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Nov. 17, 2018.
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Sterling is a cousin from a few generations back. I used to go to his house and visit with him. He was such an excellent host. His home was full of peace and love so much so I sometimes fell asleep sitting in the living room beside him. He would make us lunch and we would visit some more while I watched the hummingbirds outside the window. One afternoon he took me to the family cemetery and showed me all of our ancestors and then he took me to where he would lay beside Arlouene when he passed. He was a gentle soul and he will be missed. Blessings and comfort on Rosalie, Leonard and the rest of the family. Sue Bellows

Sue Bellows

January 2, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Joe Pray and the Staff of Pray Funeral Home

November 16, 2018

We will miss you so much uncle sterling

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