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Monday, October 18, 2021
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Carl-Gunnar Karlstrom, J.D.; of Clarkston formerly of Bloomfield; passed away on October 7, 2021; age 82; husband of Maryann for 59 years; father of Karin (David) Hopkins and Carl-Gunnar (Susan) Karlstrom, Jr; grandpa "Morfar" of Aksel, "Farfar" of Annika and Carl-Gunnar III; preceded in death by his brother Lars Karlstrom, sister in law Ann and Olof (Olivia Maynard) Karlstrom and his parents, Gunnar and Signe Karlstrom.
Mr. Karlstrom graduated from Cranbrook High School and received his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 1966. In 1967 he joined Booth Patterson law firm and eventually became a partner. Later he was a founding partner with the law firm of Karlstrom Cooney, Clarkston, where he earned an AV Preeminent rating, the highest award achieved in his field. Carl-Gunnar enjoyed spending time with his family, home cooked dinners with his wife, Friday night dinners at the old 'Clarkston Cafe' and being with his beloved dogs around a warm fire. He was an avid golfer and former president of Edgewood Country Club.
Memorial Visitation Monday, October 18 th from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center via mail: (1200 N. Telegraph Rd, Building 42 East, Pontiac, MI 48326) online: at www.oakgov.com/petadoption or by phone: to Joanie Toole 248-452-9249.
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Monday, October 18, 2021
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home
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