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Carl Sturm Obituary

Carl Sturm, 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

He retired as a Captain from the Baltimore City Fire Department after a 38 year career and he enjoyed going to work at the firehouse every single day of that career.After moving to Florida, Carl joined the Englewood Elks Lodge and became an officer and District Deputy of the SSW District.

Carl is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty, two children, Joanne Roddick (Tracy) son Eric Sturm and two grandchildren, Kyle and Taylor Roddick. He will be greatly missed by all.

There will be no services at this time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sun Newspapers from Jul. 5 to Jul. 4, 2025.

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