Tom was born the son of Robert and Maxine (Wilcox) Hering in Detroit, Michigan on January 12, 1950. Tom graduated from Rochester High School, class of 1968. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Oakland University. Tom played baseball throughout his high school and college years. He married Sharon Hindman on March 20, 1981 in Detroit. He and Sharon raised their family in Shelby Township. Tom had a career in auto manufacturing sales for many years.
Tom loved to golf, especially the leagues. He was great husband who loved his family and loved to travel. He enjoyed playing golf and baseball and teaching it to his boys.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Sharon Hering; children Christopher (Kristen) Hering; Andrew Hering, and Robert (Tara) Hering; grandchildren Evelyn Hering, Brooks Hering, and Vivienne; siblings James Hering, Nancy (Jeff) Hill, Margaret (Tyler), Diane (Bill) Donovan, David (Tammi) Hering; and numerous nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased by his parents.
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