Mr. Sterling began his career with the Metroparks as a seasonal recreation employee at Metro Beach Metropark (now Lake St Clair Metropark) in the summer of 1955. He continued to work at Metro Beach each summer until 1959.
On June 8, 1959 he was appointed Information Officer for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority and pioneered the establishment of a public relations/
Mr. Sterling became a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame following a 1995 family visit to the historic museum/tournament in Newport, Rhode Island. He was also a 60 plus year member of The Society of Professional Journalists Foundation and received a special award for some years ago. In addition, he was a longtime member of the United States Tennis Association that supports programs nationwide that leverage tennis and education to help those in need, primarily through the National Junior Tennis & Learning network.
Mr. Sterling was also a supporter of the USO (United Service Organizations) and donated regularly to the USO due to his service in the Army Air Force during World War II.
Among his survivors is his daughter, Victoria.
The family will receive visitors from 3-9 today, Nov. 7, at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Road (West of Lilley Road) in Canton. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the charities listed above.
