Samuel R. Dewald

My wife Joyce and I met Sam and Lois through church functions. We enjoyed the many times we were able to go white water rafting in Wisconsin and the cross country skiing trips in Gaylord in northern Michigan. In later years it was mostly getting together for dinner and games.

We had the privilege of visiting Sam and taking him some chocolate chip cookies, occasionally sticky buns from Camp Barakel, and Coke. We enjoyed catching up on family and events at the church. We bowled with Sam and Lois when we were members of the church league. He will be missed

Sam will be missed. I remember him from the neighborhood and school, I lived on Birney and he lived on Thurman, as I recall. He will also be missed by our group called the GATHERING.

Sam immediately became my "older brother". We always enjoyed spirited conversations about widely ranging topics. His collection of Saginaw Savings pens always fascinated me. Those rhubarb leaves were wonderful. His hunting blind, adapted for "all" needs was clever. he was a pretty good "whittler" too. Despite his limited mobility in recent years, I continued to enjoy conversations with him. An important part of our family has gone to a better, more peaceful place. I will miss Sam. He...

I will always remember my Uncle Sam as the quiet soul who sat back to just watch while the noise and chaos of "The Haists" overtook his home on holidays. At some point during the day, he would grace us all with all with beautiful hymns that he would play on the piano, and we would all be quiet. While it is painful for those left here on Earth, I am glad you are now reunited with your Lord and your beloved Lois.