"GOD TOOK ART "OLD GUY" SO HE COULD LIGHT THE ROAD FOR THE REST OF US.. he's riding with the angels now ill miss him Lyman"
In loving memory of
Arthur Guy"
March 6, 1945 - February 23, 2009
ARTHUR W. STURM “The Old Guy”
Art Sturm, of Sunset Road in Port Washington, formerly of Random Lake, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 23, 2009 at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Mequon. He was 63 years old. Arthur was born in Milwaukee on March 6, 1945, son of George and Clara Kern Sturm. He had lived in Random Lake until 2008, when he moved to Port Washington. Art had been a welder at Omniquip (formerly Trak Int.) in Port Washington until 2004. Mr. Sturm was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Silver Creek, the Silver Creek Fire Department and IAM Local 1430. He had a passion for motorcycles and was an avid biker, as well as a social butterfly who was frequently the life of the party. He was very proud of achieving his dream of receiving his HSED in 2005 at the age of 60. He is survived by his three children: Martin Sturm, Kristin (Jason) Benjamin and Lara Strack, one sister, Theresa Sturm, 3 brothers: Roland, Joel (Linda) and Frederick Sturm, as well as his dear companion Jean Taylor. He is further survived by his cherished dog, Lady, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Donna, and an infant brother. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 7PM, at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., in Port Washington. Rev. William “Pastor Fuzzy” Wiederanders will officiate the service. The family will receive visitors at the Funeral Home on Saturday from 4-7PM. Memorials in Arts name are suggested to the K9 Lifeline Rescue, PO Box 772, Genoa City, WI 53128 or to your charity of choice.
Service:
7:00 at Eernisse Funeral Home 1600 W. Grand Avenue Port Washington, WI 53074 on February 28, 2009 (map/driving directions)
Tributes
"My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Although he has been taken away, his memory will live on forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved him."
"Kristin, I love you and I am so sorry for your family's loss. Your father was a character and always made me laugh. He has always made me feel like part of the family. I have fond memories of him that I will always cherish."
"He will always be remembered as you share the stories and the memories of how he lived his life and how very much he meant, may you find comfort...And, throughout this difficult time, may you also know the deep sympathy and concern that is felt for you and all your family. I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith.-2Timothy 4:7. As for me, I will lie down that I may sleep; I shall certainly awake, for Jehovah himself keeps supporting me. -Psalms 3:5 "
"My prayers are with the family. You will be missed Art. Love, Steph California"
"Kristen and Family- Our thoughts and prayers to you during this hard time. We are glad we had the chance to meet Art at Kristen's wedding. Dave, Sandra, and Bethany"
""What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget." My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Kristin. Carolyn Clark"
"Sherry,Marty, Kristen and Lara, We are so sorry for your loss. We will remember all the good times we had riding with you and Art and all your friends. We will miss him dearly. And cherish all the good memories. Love and Blessings, Jerry and Jennifer "