Obituary for Thomas Gene “Tom” Streng Thomas Gene “Tom” Streng, age 84, of Grand Haven passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018, at home. He was born September 1, 1933, in Grand Haven to Muriel and Leocadia (Raskiewicz) Streng, the oldest of seven children: Richard (Judith) Streng, Carol (E. Gerald) Holmes, Marcia (Ted) James, Ron Streng, Nancy (William) Smith, and Denise (James) Mackay.
In 1972 he married Sabina Tighe, and they were married 46 years. Tom graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1952, and was a graduate of Ferris State University. He served his country in the Navy, onboard USS TAWAKONI during the Korean War era, as a Hull Technician until 1957 when he began employment at Welded Products, retiring in 1977 to pursue a teaching career that spanned over 30 years.
He was the welding instructor at Careerline Tech Center and Grand Rapids Community College, and taught night classes at Muskegon Community College and Grand Haven High School, retiring in 1998. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus, American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post # 28, (he served as past Commander and a member of the Honor Guard), V.F.W. Dads, Fleet Tug Association, and USNA Parents Association. His other interests included fishing, hunting, family fish-frys, polkas, cribbage, wine making (with buddy Ed Kinkema), planning class reunions and renewing friendships, supporting his children and grandchildren in their activities, and going to the family cottage on Big Star Lake.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sabina Streng; children, Diane Streng and her son, Skyler; Lana (Nelson) Jacobson and sons, Nels, Michael (Claire) and Matthew; Daniel (Holly) Streng and children: Jacob and Anna; William (Hadley) Streng and children, Clara, Joseph and Will; Thomas (Kendra) and sons: Jackson, Adam and Jude; Christopher (Kristi) and children: Madelynn, Lauren, Ashley, Delaney, Julia, Ellianna and Michael; Edward (Audrey) and children: Kyla, Mara, and Dane; Robert (Megan) and daughters: Charlotte and Cecilia; Kathleen Streng; Jennie (Andrew) Straayer and sons, Andrew and Ryan; and Sarah Streng. He is lovingly remembered by the VanHorssen, Wiewiora, Raskiewicz, Tighe, and McDonagh families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Muriel and Leocadia Streng; former wife, Josephine Streng, his sister, Carol Holmes, brothers-in law, Ted James and Thomas Ash; sister-in-law, Mary Anne Streng; parents-in-law, Peter and Delia Tighe; and niece, Suzanne Mackay.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2018, at St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Schwartz as celebrant. Friends may meet the family 3-8 p.m. with a concluding prayer service at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, at Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services – The VanZantwick Chapel.
Military rites will be accorded him by the American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post # 28 Honor Guard. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Support Broadcasts of Masses at the Cathedral-Diocese of Grand Rapids, Hospice of North Ottawa Community, or St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church are appreciated.
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Cemetery Details Lake Forest Cemetery 1304 Lake Ave. Grand Haven, MI, 49417 www. grandhaven.org , Previous Events Visitation JUL 26.
03:00 PM – 08:00 PM The VanZantwick Chapel 620 Washington Grand Haven, MI, US, 49417 Mass of Christian Burial JUL 27. 10:00 AM St. Patrick-St. Anthony Catholic Church 920 Fulton Street Grand Haven, MI, US, 49417 www.
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