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Shane Samuelson Obituary

Shane Samuelson

Chapman resident, 53

CHAPMAN - Shane Roger Samuelson, 53, of Chapman died on Monday, June 28, 2021.

A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the Apfel Funeral Home in Wood River with Bev Hieb officiating.

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Shane was born on March 27, 1968, in Kearney to Dennis and Judith (Partridge) Samuelson. He grew up in Shelton and Kearney and received his education from Shelton and Kearney High School.

He married Michelle Broadfoot on July 28, 1990 in Kearney. Born into this union were their two children, Stacia and Austin. The couple later divorced, and Shane lived in Shelton and Chapman where he was self-employed.

He enjoyed baking with his grandkids, fishing, napping, bowling, and tinkering on everything. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his girlfriend, LaRanda Holland; son, Austin Samuelson; daughter, Stacia Samuelson; stepdaughters, Riele Lewis, Breanna Johnson and Payton Johnson; nine grandchildren, Abby, Joyce, Aliyah, Kinley, Lily, Maren, Maddie, Max and Mason; brother, Samuel Samuelson; sisters, Shawna Fisher and Sandra Samuelson; and his nieces and nephews, Devin Samuelson, Samantha Samuelson, Tristan Walker, Zachary Walker, Ethan Samuelson and Evan Samuelson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Memorials are suggested to the family or Apfel Funeral Home.

Visit apfelfuneralhome.com to leave condolences.

Published by Kearney Hub from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2021.

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