Thomas Stradinger

Thomas Roger Stradinger, age 80, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born March 27, 1944, in Petoskey, MI to the late Leonard and Velma (Wiederhold) Stradinger. He married the love of his life, Lorene Diane Brabo on July 11, 1964, in Kentwood, MI. He worked over 30 years for General Motors before his retirement. Tom was a great family man, husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. He was a hero to his family and will be deeply missed. Tom was a car enthusiast and enjoyed working in his yard, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 59 and 1/2 years, Lorene; children, Eric (Ashley) Stradinger, Joleigh (Cody) Dalenburg, and Gaylene Stradinger; grandchildren, Emilee (Alec), Candon (Courtney), and Jared (Melissa); and four great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Corewell Health Hospice for all of their help and care throughout this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society (click the link below to donate online) Per Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Tom’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory or photo, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Thomas Stradinger, please visit our flower store.