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Samuel Hamblin Obituary

Hamblin Samuel E. Hamblin, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Upper Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Sam was born in Portsmouth, Ohio and graduated from Clay High School in 1959. Sam served in the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 28 years and retired in 1995 as a lieutenant. Sam is survived by his wife of 22 years, Becky Kaltenbach; daughter, Cynthia Rogers; his grandchildren, Sam Berger and Shelby Rogers; sister, Judy Bernthold; sister-in-law, Barbara Hamblin; his step-children, Rachel (Joshua) Nudge and Jerry (Georgia) Kaltenbach; and three step-grandchildren who affectionately called him "Beeps", Rebecca and Nathan Nudge and Jerry Kaltenbach III. Sam was preceded in death by his parents Luther and Rachel Hamblin and a brother Charles Hamblin. Family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road. Private interment Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Central Ohio Diabetes Association, 1100 Dennison Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, in his memory. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Sam.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 8 to Jun. 10, 2013.

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Gary Rice

June 2, 2022

Think about him often, he taught me so much. Always had a smile on his face and soon he would make you smile...

Sgt. D. Overly-Sheterom

June 12, 2013

Lt. Hamblin thank you for your guidance and mentoring. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Dona Lust

June 11, 2013

My prayers to SAM'S family in this sad time. Sam was a great person and cousin whom I looked up to with respect . Always made me laugh with his great sense of humor. He has been reunited with his family in heaven! We will all meet again .

Linda Moore

June 11, 2013

Sam is a very special man who had quite an impact on my early life. He was a good friend of my family and was there through a very difficult time in our lives. Love you Sam!

Wendy Carey

June 10, 2013

God Bless you! Prayers for both you and your family.

OSHP Mansfield Dispatcher

Police Officer Sgt. Dave Gilkerson

June 10, 2013

Thanks, Lt. for your friendship and your guidance. I am glad to have had you for a boss.

George Barton

June 9, 2013

When I think of the photo shop, I see Sam's smiling face. We have lost a Great Human Being! May God Bless You Sam and Deepest Sympathies to your family.

Macy Sterner

June 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Fred Summers

June 9, 2013

I worked with Sam for many years on the Highway Patrol in many different areas. He was a fun guy. I always admired his honesty about things. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you at this time.

Gary Rice

June 9, 2013

My first supervisor and mentor and a friend, Sam (Don Vito Corleone-The Godfather)you will be missed. Becky and family you are in my prayers. RIP my friend...

Warren & Vicki Davies

June 9, 2013

Condolences to Sam's family. He was a hard worker and friend.

Jim Hendryx

June 9, 2013

God's Peace Sam, and to your Family as well. 1/25.

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