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Steven K. Samuelson DVM Steven K. Samuelson DVM, age 56, of Orangeville passed away on February 10, 2010 in Clearfield, PA. He was born on August 15, 1953 in Newport, RI to Winfield and Nancy (Poyten) Samuelson. He was a graduate of Elgin High School, Elgin, IL. He received his Associate degree in Science from Elgin Community College in Elgin, and a Bachelor's in Science at the University of Illinois, a Masters Degree in Science from Illinois State University and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana, IL. He married Debbie Selin on August 9, 1975 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL. In 1982 he became a veterinarian partner with the Orangeville Animal Health Service in Orangeville, IL. He attended Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Freeport, and was a Corporate member and Treasurer for the Norman B. Barr Children's Christian Camp in Williams Bay, WI. He was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, Academy of Rural Veterinarians, The American Association of Bovine Practitioners. He was a member of the University of Illinois Alumni Association. He was the founder and current President of the FFA Alumni for Orangeville High School, and founding member and 1st President of ACT. (A Community Together) in Orangeville. He also served as a school board member for 10 years. Steven enjoyed performing with his guitar and going snow skiing and anything involving his children, family and camp at Lake Geneva. He enjoyed the company of his two rescued pet Boston Terriers, Katie and Molly. Surviving is his wife Debbie of Orangeville, one son Jared (Annette) Samuelson of Rhode Island, one daughter Jessie (Alex) Mills DVM of Orangeville, IL, one grandson Andrew Samuelson of Rhode Island , his mother Nancy Samuelson of Delavan, WI, two brothers Scott (Linda) Samuelson of Roscoe, IL, Peter (Chris) Samuelson of Sharon, WI. He was preceded in death by his father Winfield in 2006, his grandparents Walter and Helen Samuelson and Stephen and Pearl Poyten and his mother-in-law June (Eric) Selin. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Orangeville High School Gymnasium. Pastor Mark Luepke will officiate the service. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2010 from 2:00 to 7:00PM. At the school gymnasium. A memorial has been established in his name for the Norman B. Barr Christian Children's Camp and the FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund of Orangeville High School. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.leamonfh.com Arrangements were completed by Cramer-Leamon Funeral Home Orangeville, IL.

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Published by Courier News on Feb. 12, 2010.

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Sandy Schwarz

February 17, 2010

Debbie,
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your husband. I drive by the old "Samuelson Veterinary Clinic " on Rt 59 and have thought about you this week. You are in my prayers. Sandy Schwarz nee Heine- Elgin High

Deborah Winger

February 15, 2010

Dear Debbie, Kathy (White ) Nail told several of your old classmates via Facebook.. so sorry for your loss. know you are being thought of . Deb ( Wittrock ) Winger

Duane and Linda Benfer

February 15, 2010

Our hearts go out to you , Debbie, and your family. We remember how Steve always enjoyed his family and friends. We will keep you all in our prayers, and we send our love to you. Steve will be greatly missed by all of his friends.

Mark Zimmerman

February 14, 2010

I only knew the Samuelsons through stories from my mother and when we met up with our bostons, but I only remember good of Steve and send my prayers to the family. May peace and clarity be with his family in these trying times.

Nancy Samuelson

February 14, 2010

Steve;
I have always been so proud of you. You will be in my heart forever. 'Til we meet again.
LOVE, Mom

Alan Davidson

February 13, 2010

You and your family are in my prayers. Alan Davidson

Steve Massa

February 12, 2010

Steve and I go way back. Our band was "The Grape Jam" taken from a Moby Grape album. The band even had matching turtle neck died purple. Quite a sight. Since we were both named Steve, he got stuck with "Sam". Grape Jam didn't have many gigs but as it turned out that really wasn't the point. We just had alot of fun playing. Norman B Barr was one of our last gigs. Steve was an old friend and I'll miss him.

Carol Kaldenberger

February 12, 2010

I remember when you and Steve first became a couple. I could just “sense” that you two were made to be together. What a blessing to have enjoyed 34 years of an extraordinary, loving marriage and partnership. You and Steve have touched so many, many lives. Your friends and family will give you solace, now and support during the months to come. Know that I truly understand the devastation you feel at this moment and will keep you and your family in my daily prayers.

Ericka Schilling

February 12, 2010

Over the course of the years, our family has taken three cats to see Steve. The first two were Garfield reincarnated. They literally just hung out while Steve looked them over, gave them their shots, and checked for weight gain. And then we brought in Socks... Steve barely had time to say "Well she's a pretty little thing" before he was simultaneously hissed at, scratched and bit on the hand. Without missing a beat, he picked her up, administered the shot and told us she was in fine form. We walked out of the clinic with a spitting ball of fur as Steve asked the receptionist to please bill us. It arrived in the mail with a joking reference to a fee for Hazard Pay.

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