Traverse City Record-Eagle

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August 14, 2012

Carl L. Salling

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MESICK — Carl L. Salling, 68, of Mesick, passed away Aug. 11, 2012, at his home.

He was born November 23, 1943, in Detroit to Carl and Marian (Muchi) Salling. Carl was a Detroit Denby High School graduate and an outstanding pitcher; he was named the city-wide MVP two years in a row. He earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in recreation and elementary education and continued his pitching success on the college baseball team. He moved to Mesick in l968 and married Linda Cohen on November 28, 1969, in Philadelphia.

Carl taught at Mesick Consolidated Schools for 14 years. He was also an outdoor writer for the Cadillac Evening News for many years. He left teaching to start two businesses: Hunter's Trail, a local pheasant preserve, and In Season Adventures, a hunting and fishing consulting and guiding service that provided trips from Alaska to Africa for thousands of outdoorsmen.

Carl coached summer baseball in Mesick for 17 years and served as varsity baseball coach for 2 years. He enjoyed cheering on the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and the Spartans. He loved traveling with his family, especially to major league stadiums across the country. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, casinos, dog tracks, crossword puzzles, and books on tape. He took pleasure in cooking his "world famous" spaghetti and chili for family and friends. But, most of all, he loved spending time with his wife, two sons and daughter-in-law.

Carl is survived by his wife, Linda Salling of Mesick; son, Michael (Brianna) Salling of Royal Oak; and son, Jeffrey Salling of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents.

According to Carl and his family's wishes, he will be cremated and a graveside service will be held at a later date. Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Heart Association or a charity of the donor's choice in Carl's name. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home of Cadillac.

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