Thomas Stelma Obituary
1957 - 2025
Thomas Brian Stelma; Age 68 of Clinton Township, Michigan passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at Corwell Health Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.
He was born on March 18, 1957 to Henry and Patricia Stelma (nee: Kerwin) in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Thomas was an expert auto body technician and always eager to help others with their cars and with anything else they may have needed.
Beloved husband of Karen R. Stelma (nee: O'Hara). Dear father of Caitlin M. Zielke and Thomas E. Zielke. Proud grandfather of Logan Heatherly and Liam Kwiatkowski. Brother of Carol (the late Ron) Buescher, Christine Stelma (Jim O'Donnell), Timothy (Pam) Stelma, the late Michael Stelma and the late Molly Carroll. Dear friend of Kenneth Kwiatkowski. Survived by several nieces and nephews and pre-deceased by his nephew, Sam Carroll. He will also be missed by his granddogs, Taco, Sasha and Aspen.
Thomas enjoyed his cottage in Lexington Heights, known as his "Happy Place" being with his friends and family and going on his Sea-Doo. He was always working on something and called his 1969 Lincoln his "Stinkin Lincoln". He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Thomas's life Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Vintage House, 31816 Utica Road, Fraser, MI 48026 from 1 - 4 PM.
Arrangements by SIMPLE FUNERALS (586-777-0555)
Please share a memory and/or sign his guest book at www.SimpleFunerals.net
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