Sam Mar Wee

Wee, Sam Mar, Beloved husband, father, & friend, Sam died on Nov. 14, 2012 in Cornwall Bridge, CT. Born on Jan. 30, 1954 in Wichita, KS, born to Chin Wee & Yim Ngo (Wong) Wee in a tightly knit immigrant family. Sam started working in the family business in the 6th grade, a Chinese-American restaurant called the Silver Dragon. Learning how to plan, prepare, and serve delicious meals which became a lifelong gift. Sam attended Wichita West High School, & in 1972 he was named a Presidential Scholar; he also served for 2 yrs as President of his Student Council. This high school leadership experience, along with his participation in Model UNs, helped formulate his lifelong interest in change management and exploring what causes groups to act differently than individuals. Sam began learning to play the violin in 3rd grade, igniting a lifelong love of music. In 1972 Sam entered Harvard College. Sam worked for Southwestern for the next 10 yrs where he held a varitey of positions. In 1975 Sam met Elizabeth Krentz, & they were married on Dec. 22, 1978. In 2002 he joined SAP, a global enterprise software firm. Sam & Elizabeth raised 2 delightful children, Adam & Rebecca. The family shared many common interests, including a love of reading & involvement with church activities. Sam is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Krentz-Wee of Cornwall Bridge; their children Adam M. Wee of St. Louis, MO & Rebecca Krentz-Wee of Cornwall Bridge; their granddaughter Charlotte (Charlie) Wee; daughter-in-law Sarah Wee; brothers Gene Wee of Lawrence, KS, Ken Wee of Boulder, CO, Kim Wee of Garland, TX, sister-in-law Siobhan Galvin Wee of Evanston, IL, many extended family members; & a lifetime of good friends. He was predeceased by his younger brother, Don M. Wee of Evanston, IL. Sam will be remembered for his keen intelligence & passion for knowledge; his extraordinary work ethic; his lifelong commitment to helping others identify and meet their goals; his joy in books, music, good food, & a good drink; his love & generous care for his family; and his trademark raised eyebrow and broad smile. Sam changed the lives of everyone who knew him for the better. A memorial service will be Sat., Dec. 8, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Torrington, CT. Contributions in Sam's memory may be sent to Global Mission gifts: include on the memo line: Mission-China projects in memory of Sam M. Wee& mail to ELCA Attn: Rev. Franklin Ishida P.O. Box 71764 Chicago IL 60694 &/or to Smilow Cancer Hospital, Office of Develop. PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508 note M. Weein the memo field