Gary A. "Thunderhead" Sterling
Oscoda, MI; formerly of Vassar, MI

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in his garage surrounded by his tools and cars; age 83 years. Gary was born on April Fool's day, April 1, 1942 in North Branch, MI to the late William Sterling and Irma (Knaggs) George. He was married to Rosemary Timmons on September 26, 1964; she survives him.

Gary was a lover of laughs, jokes, and perfecting his yearly April Fool's pranks in celebration of his birthday. He enjoyed building street rods and hosting "serious B.S sessions" in his garage. Gary retired from General Motors in 1990 where he worked as a journeyman millwright. He also enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving besides his wife, Rosemary, are his daughter, Monica (Kris) Sterling Worley, Birch Run; his grandchildren, Nicholas Worley, Birch Run; Celeste Worley (Andrew Zuhl), Columbia, SC; Justine Worley, Frankenmuth; sister, Debbie Dextrom; brother-in-law, Charles (Margaret) Timmons, Owendale, MI; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his two sons Gary and Gregory; his brothers, Willis (Karen) Sterling and Mitch Sterling. Brother-in-law, Steven (Charlene) Timmons.

Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. Frankenmuth, MI. Wear your favorite car shirt and hot rods are welcome. Cremation has taken place. Gary's family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to The Russ Baker Memorial Fund, a scholarship awarded each year to a senior from either Frankenmuth High School or Millington High School who intends to pursue schooling and a career in a skilled trade.