Thomas Gordon Stein

Thomas Gordon Stein, age 83 passed away surrounded by family on October 8, 2024. Tom was born at his grandmother’s home in Munger on September 5, 1941 to Lawrence & Marie (Redwantz) Stein. He grew up in Reese where he played football. As a junior and senior, their team had back to back shut out years landing them in the National High School Football Hall of Fame.

On October 6, 1962, Tom married his high school sweetheart, the former Marcellyne “Marnie” Humpert. Together, they raised their three children. A hard worker and provider, Tom spent his career working as a property assessor for the State of Michigan. After he retired, he spent several years working for both Nelson and Tyrone Townships.

Tom believed in giving back to his community. He was an active volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, assisting hands on with building home. Tom also donated blood regularly tallying over 30 gallon given to help others. He donated countless hours to numerous food pantries. Tom also had a quiet faith, and was a member of St. Alphonsus Parish.

When he took time to relax and enjoy life, Tom probably was fishing. Both, he and Marnie loved to fish especially from the Mache-Kino Lodge in Canada. There may have been some banter about who was the better fisherman. Tom also dabbled with woodworking, and for many years made small teddy bear figurines that he would give to family and friends.

A devoted husband, loving father and caring grandfather and great-grandfather. Tom will be remembered for his work ethic, love of family and his generosity to others.

Tom is survived by his wife of 62 years and 2 days, Marnie; his children: Jackie (George) Roesly, James Stein and Tony (Beth) Stein; his grandchildren: Jessica (Brian) Troester, Jamie (Tommy) Oliver, Jarred Roesly, Joshua Stein, Christine (Mike) Bosse, Nick Stein, Ashley (Tom) Stellema and Collin (Trisha) Stein, Anthony Stein; his great-grandchildren: Paige, Joseph, Jacob, Aspen, Ayva, Alice, Evelyn, Hailey, Brody, Jackson, Olivia, Charlotte and Delany. Tom was preceded in death by his granddaughter Kristine Stein and his brother and sister-in-law Larry and Pat Stein and nephew Tom Dinsmore.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday October 25, 2024 at 10:30am at St. Alphonsus Parish where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.

Memorial donations in memory of Tom may be made to the St. Alphonsus Food and Clothing Store.