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Samuel D. Sturm
1961 - 2022
Samuel D. Sturm
1961 - 2022
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1961
DIED
2022
Samuel Sturm Obituary
Samuel D. Sturm
Ypsilanti Twp., MI
Age 61
Died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at his shop doing what he loved. He was born August 4, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Stephan and Katherine (Dukich) Sturm. On August 12, 1995, he married Christine Smiadak in Chelsea, Michigan, and she survives. Sam was employed at Stony Creek Collision in Ypsilanti. He was an active member of Hope Chapel in Milan, Michigan, where he led a Recovery Group with Tom Carmichael. Sam will always be remembered for his love of Jesus, Family, Cars and Motorcycles. Surviving besides his loving wife, Christine, include two sons: August Sturm and Hudson Sturm; siblings: Barbara (Jim) Numbers, Anthony Sturm, Andrea Sturm, Anna Contrera and Irene Rice; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Steve Sturm. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date.
15 Entries
Bruce Nowak
February 6, 2023
Sam Strum new how to hum around all things fixable. Without Sam our sailing club would not have its wonderfully painted, ship shape support boat amongst the many other projects he jumped into. Thanks Sam, Chris and their crew. We missed you when you left and now more than ever. CLYC
Larry Smith
December 26, 2022
Sam was a great guy i work with ,i enjoyed the time that i worked with him on the cars and trucks that we worked on,he was very smart at what he did. I will miss his friendship.
Joe Taylor
December 1, 2022
Good man, good friend. Used the gift God gave you to the fullest! Thanks again for bringing color to the “68”. You will always be remembered. We will miss you “Bodyman” Sam!
Guy and Lynn Petrucci
December 1, 2022
May God bless the family with comfort and compassion knowing that we will all rejoice at the Heavenly Banquet Table with our Lord Jesus!
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Cindy Cameron
November 30, 2022
My thought and Prayers to Sam's Family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. R.I.P my Elementary School Friend, will miss you dearly.
Jim and Christy Such
November 30, 2022
Our condolences to Christine and family. Was just sorting old slides for my Dad and came across many of the Sturm /Such visits . Great memories.
Ashlynn & Clinton Rice
November 30, 2022
Heaven gained one of the best! Uncle Sam was an amazing man! The love he had for us and our boys will never be forgotten. We love and miss him so much. Hugs, love and prayers to you Aunt Chris! We love you, August and Hudson so much!
Pete german
November 29, 2022
Sorry to hear about Sam passing away and my condolences to chis and family, he was a great guy who would help you out, I met Sam thru Joe Taylor to paint my 1968 mustang and when he got done with my car he told me this is a friendship now and that was around 2012 or 2013, and was a good friend and he will be truly missed
Gary sobbry
November 29, 2022
Sam was a great person that i really liked he was a really talented Auto repair technician
Scott Sobbry
November 29, 2022
I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of Sam’s passing. He was a great guy who I worked with for many years. My deepest sympathies to Chris and the boys. He is gone too soon
Pam & Matt Smiadak
November 29, 2022
Heaven has another angel, but life on earth is a little duller without Sam in it. Sam had that rare talent for making everyone feel at ease. He could fit in with any crowd. His love of faith and family were a wonderful example for everyone. He will be missed beyond words.
Jessica Lawson
November 28, 2022
I didn't know him very well; but I will always remember him for his kindness and how welcoming he was at Hudson's Graduation Party.
Patti Kolesar
November 28, 2022
Sam was such a very loving,kind and very helpful man. He was the life of our block & best neighbor ever!
He will be greatly missed
sean Todd
November 28, 2022
Travel well my brother. You were an amazing friend and brother. You are now in the presence of Jesus and someday we will join you and resume our fellowship, until then I will miss our long talks and laughter. This is not good bye, just see you later.
The Staff of Janowiak Funeral Home, Inc.
November 28, 2022
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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