Samuel W. "Sam" Sloan of South Toledo died on March 12, 2015. Sam was born on May 15, 1924 to Sebastian Newton and Helen Margaret (Barnard) Sloan. He married his Libbey High School sweetheart June Marie MacDonald on June 3, 1944.
Sam was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran, who served in the European Theatre with the 75th Infantry Division, 275 Combat Engineers. He saw combat in the Ardenns "Battle of the Bulge"; Rhineland; and Colmar Pocket campaigns. During the Colmar Pocket, his unit was attached to the French First Army and was awarded the Rhine Et Danube Campaign Medal, and the Arms of the City of Colmar. Sam also received the U.S. Army "Certificate of Merit". He was a charter member of the World War II Memorial in Washington DC.
Following the war, he was employed by the Mayle Manufacturing Company as an industrial tool salesman. He was a founding Director of the Midwest Broadcasting company (WOHO) and was owner/operator from 1960-1965. He held the position of Vice-President and Program Consultant until 1975. Sam was a founding Director of the Laurel Hill Swim and Tennis Club. He held the position of Secretary Treasurer of the Toledo Rotary Club 1968–1985. He formed the family business of Hoffman/Sloan Inc. operating "Mr. Bulky's Bulk Foods" and "Mr. Bulky's Treats and Gifts". He retired from active business life in 1994.
Sam graduated from Libbey High School in 1942 and attended Davis Business College, Denison University and the University of Toledo.
Sam joined the Rotary Club of Toledo in 1961 and maintained perfect attendance for more than 40 years. He was a Paul Harris Fellow, Paul Harris 711 Club Charter member and a President's Club member. He served District 660 as governor's aid, District Foundation Committee, District Executive Committee, and the 75th Anniversary Committee.
He attended 13 Rotary International Conventions. He was a member of the Rotary International Executive Secretaries Committee and the Rotary International 75th Anniversary Advisory Committee.
Sam was a member of many civic organizations and served as President of the Toledo Lucas County Safety Council. He received the Salvation Army Service Award. He was an active member of the Toledo Area Boy Scouts, Goodwill Industries, YMCA, past Director of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce, East Toledo Club, and the Planning Council of Northwest Ohio. He was an AAU Diving Judge and Swimming Official. Sam was Chairman of the South Toledo YMCA Invitational Swim Meet.
Sam was also a member of: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Northern Light Masonic Lodge #40, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, American Legion Post 335, Hermits, The Poets, and First Presbyterian Church of Maumee.
As a youth growing up on the Maumee River, Sammy became an accomplished sailor. He enjoyed keeping fit, walking, and observing the beauty of Nature; which he instilled in his entire family. After retirement he became an avid golfer and member of the Toledo Country Club. Sam and June enjoyed dancing together, and being with their many friends. Sam will be remembered for his humor, steadfast patriotism, charity, and goodwill. Family members will miss his warmth and love, but take comfort in his moral strength and spiritual devotion.
He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years June M. Sloan, daughter Cynthia Sloan Hoffman (D. Ned), son Stephen W. Sloan (Nancy), grandchildren Heather Cousino Proch (Charles, Jr.), Andrea DeWood (Matthew), Courtnay Cousino, Nathan C. Sloan (Liz), and Phoebe S. Sloan, great-grandchildren Alexia Proch, Logan Proch, Samantha Proch (deceased), Sloan DeWood, George DeWood, London Cohen, Owen Sloan and Zoe Sloan. Sam was preceded in death by his parents Sebastian & Helen Sloan, and his sister Margaret Sloan (Kaighin)
Visitation will be on Thursday, March 19, 2015 from 4pm until 7pm in the Witzler Shank Funeral Home, 222 E.S. Boundary St., Perrysburg (419-874-3133), with private family services and burial at Toledo Memorial Park.
The family asks that contributions in Sam's name be made to the Toledo Rotary Foundation, Park Inn, 101 N. Summit Street Suite #436, Toledo, Ohio 43604-1458. Online condolences may be left at www.witzlershank.com.
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March 9, 2021
Douglas Poling
I always called him “Mr Sloan”
He was an older man and my boss, and I was brought up to treat such people with this kind of respect.
I worked at his radio station, WOHO, for five years while attending the University of Toledo. After working there about a year I asked him for a raise. He said he would think about it. About a week later he came to me and said he would pay all my college expenses including textbooks and keep my present salary. I could not turn down a deal like that. It allowed me to get my degree from UT and go on to a 40-year career in broadcast journalism, including 25 years at CBS News in New York. It was good for everybody because the station got some sort of a tax break by paying my college expenses. But he didn’t have to do this. He knew if I stayed in college and got my degree I had a better chance of a good degree. I will never forget Mr. Sloan for doing this. He was a good man!
March 9, 2021
Acquaintance
Lee Stoner
I sure remember Sam he was a great one, I miss him.
March 11, 2019
Lee Stoner
Sam was a man's man. A person for me to look up to and aspire to be like. Successful in every way.
A great one I miss.
March 23, 2015
Sally Bales
Dear June and Cynthia: Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss. Sally Bales
March 20, 2015
We are friends of Jim & Sharon and family. We are so sorry for your loss. They always spoke lovingly of Sam and you June. Please know we send our sincere sympathy to all.
Ken & Gerri Gill
March 20, 2015
Janet Harvest(Berry)
June, Steve, Cindy. My deepest sympathy to you and your wonderful family during this sad and difficult time. He will be remembered by so many as a gentleman with so many special talents. Love to you all.
March 19, 2015
Sue Hoffman
I remember taking a Qigong class and Steve's Mom and Dad were there. They were remarkably active, proud of their son and seemed so upbeat and happy. What great role models. It is obvious from his obituary that he led a long, contributing and active life. He will be missed. My sympathy to the entire family and his friends as well. May memories be by your side.
March 19, 2015
Kimberly Schwake
Truly a remarkable man.
March 19, 2015
Rollie Abel
What a great person. Sam, a person of integrity and a great friend. Always enjoyed his kindness, smile, and friendship, and I might add a great businessman. Our prayers are with his family. Sam has reached his next destiny with that smile we will all miss.
March 18, 2015
Margaret Zollars
June, I am thinking of you during this difficult time. Tom and I always liked Sam. He was a true gentleman. I will be keeping your entire family in my prayers.
March 18, 2015
Beth Dunlap
To the Sloan family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The staff at Lamplight Cafe & Bakery
March 18, 2015
Shelli Taylor
I love my Uncle Sam dearly and will miss him. He and my memories of spending time with him will live on in my heart.
March 18, 2015
We are so sorry at this late date to hear of Sam's passing. He was one of the good guys from the Greatest generation and will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him for so long. Our prayers are with June and Cindy and the rest of the family. Dave and Charlotte Saunders (sent from Florida)
March 17, 2015
Lynn & Joyce Olman
June and the Sloan family and especially Cindy, Ned and all thereafter,
Joyce and I are devistated by the news of Sam's passing. Several weeks ago we were greeted by TCC's regal couple Sam and June as we came to dinner at our beloved club. As usual Sam greeted me with a "Hi State Rep" and June beamed with her always glowing and loving smile. We have always held you up as the example of loving couple who we would aspire to. You are still our idles. We will miss Sam but his spirit will live in us as long as we are on this earth. There are only a few people who you will truly miss when gone. Sam is one. We regret that we are out of town and cannot hug the entire family and express our condolences. We thank you for sharing Sam with the rest of us for a while. We love him and we love your family.
March 17, 2015
Lee Stoner
Sam was a great guy, a man's man, an inspiration for myself and my business to live up to. Thanks for the great example for the rest of us to strive for. Lee Stoner (south Toledo)
March 16, 2015
June and the Sloan family and especially Cindy, Ned and all thereafter,
Joyce and I are devistated by the news of Sam's passing. Several weeks ago we were greeted by TCC's regal couple Sam and June as we came to dinner at our beloved club. As usual Sam greeted me with a "Hi State Rep" and June beamed with her always glowing and loving smile. We have always held you up as the example of loving couple who we would aspire to. You are still our idles. We will miss Sam but his spirit will live in us as long as we are on this earth. There are only a few people who you will truly miss when gone. Sam is one. We regret that we are out of town and cannot hug the entire family and express our condolences. We thank you for sharing Sam with the rest of us for a while. We love him and we love your family.
March 16, 2015
Dear Sloan Family
Please accept my sincere condolences. Sam was a true role model of a life well-lived! I am out of town so I will be unable to attend services.
Barb Mauntler
March 16, 2015
I will never forget Sam, as he gave me my first job in broadcasting. Because of his kindness and generosity, I was able to gain valuable experience which led to a 40-year career in broadcast journalism. I will always remember what he did for me. He was a very good man.
-Doug Poling
Franklin, TN
March 16, 2015
Rob and Marjy Gilmer
Marjy and I are so sorry for your loss. Sam was a true gentleman and we enjoyed knowing him. You will be in our thoughts and prayers this week.
March 16, 2015
Christopher Fischer & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. We hope that you find comfort in the loving memories you created and the blessing of Sam's long and remarkable life. God bless and keep you all.
March 16, 2015
Tom Crothers
To the Family of Sam Sloan:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on Sam's passing.
May God be with you all during this time of great sorrow.
March 16, 2015
My sincere condolences to June and family.may you find peace and courage during this most difficult time and in the days to come.
March 15, 2015
Lurley Archambeau
Dear Sloan Family,
We are out of town and regret that we cannot attend Sam's memorial. He was a genuine gentleman and we enjoyed him through many years. He has left many people with many treasured memories. Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Judy and Lurley
March 15, 2015
It was with deep sorrow I learned of Sam's death I feel blessed to have known him , he always radiated a pleasant aura whenever meeting him My sincere condolence goes to June and the entire Sloan Family
March 15, 2015
You were a great role model to all of us who grew up in the neighborhood. Thank you for all we learned from you. Richard Klippstein
March 15, 2015
JoAnna Umlauf
My sincere condolences are offered to the family of Sam Sloan. You may not remember me, but many years ago I lived on the corner of Beechway Blvd. and Brookford Dr. My name at that time was JoAnna Spaulding. My memories are vague, but I can still remember what house the family lived in when I was growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during this time of great loss. JoAnna S. Umlauf, Waterville, OH
March 15, 2015
Bob Reichert
My thoughts and prayers to the Sloan family. Sam was a great man and will be missed.
March 15, 2015
Melissa Lojewski
I will miss Mr. Sloan. He and his whole family are amazing people. He is a patriarch to be remembered for all time. His family is who they are because of his and Mrs. Sloan's amazing spirit and the world will be a bit less wonderful with out him. My heart breaks for the family and anyone who knew him. Because life will just not be the same without him. I will miss you Sam:(. Have a dance in Heaven, show them how it's done:)
March 15, 2015
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Isaacson's
March 15, 2015
Erin Wolfram
Sam was one of the nicest men I have known. I enjoyed the times I was able to share with him and our conversations. He was always smiling and always a joy to spend time with. I will miss him and am saying prayers for his beautiful family.
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