Michael "Sammy" Samuelson

Sam family is not the same without you, you are missed, your Sisterfrom another Mother,Marla

His life wasn't long enough, but he sure lived it. He touched many lives. I worked with him decades ago at the university hospital.

Kiki:

Sammy was always such an upbeat, cheerful guy. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of grief.

I shared an apartment with Sammy in 81-82, just before I got married. He was lovable and hilarious! I never forget those days.

I knew who Sammy" was and wasn't sure I liked him? I would see him at the Dome for baseball events like Bobblehead games and at "Twinsfest".. About 3 years ago I finally got to know him.. I thought I was really wrong about him. He was a little outspoken. Well maybe a little more than that, but the more I really got to know him the better liked him.. He was a real treasure.. I'm really going to miss his wit. What a great guy. Thanks for being my Pal.. Tim.

I remember Sammy most for his work as a Community Organizer in South Minneapolis. We would often go to a neighborhood bars and grills ie Matts, the Cedar Inn, etc for lunch. We would share stories about neighborhood residents, buildings, community organizations and landlords etc. I will miss him too for all the times he treated me to Twins and Gopher. And Micheal was a personal hero for me. His fight with chronic and acute health issues helped me with my own health issues. I will miss him daily for a long, long time to come.

Kiki thanks for keeping him moving foreward through the challenges of his health. You have all my love.

See you on the other side Brother. Love Ya Jim Sam

I am very honored to have been able to call Sammy a friend. I met him on my first Ballpark Tours trip back in early 90's. His knowledge baseball and other sports was amazing. His heckles and zingers kept everybody in stitches. Sometimes you might never even know if you were one of his victims until minutes later! More than once I walked away from a conversation with Sammy only to realize I had been zinged! Sammy was truly one of a kind. To Kiki, and his family I send my prayers and condolences.

Kiki,
I am truly sorry to hear that your husband Sammy passed away. I want you to know that although I didn't know Sammy, he sounds like a wonderful, giving and full of life guy!
Your unconditional care and love for him should be commended...I know what that is like! He will live on in your heart and the hearts of those who loved him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...I will be back in town the end of April...maybe we could meet and just visit then. Love to you and yours...Barb "Dill" Daly

Minnesota baseball, gopher basketball and community organizing will never be the same. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kiki, Julian and all of Sammy's family and extended family.

I worked with Sammy @ the City of Brooklyn Park and did some things with him. He was a "breath of fresh air" and a one of a kind individual. He was a blessing to know and a blessing to many. His family and his many friends can privileged and proud to have had him in their lives. His Lord has now relieved him from his pain and suffering and he is in a far better place. He has "rounded all the bases" and the Lord has brought him "all the way home".

Kiki and all the Sams, although he knew the day was coming, he continued to live life to the fullest with the most amazing attitude ever!! He is such an inspiration to all who knew him!! He remained so positive with each card he was dealt. We should all take life lessons from him. I will never forget the b ball games at the park that he held every year and what fun times they were! Heaven gained a great man and we are all thankful to have been a part of his life!!

the girls and i will miss him dearly and remember him fondly.

Sorry for your loss. May you all find Peace & happiness in every day. Thinking of the Sams. God Bless.

Kiki and Sam Family, So sorry for your loss, Michael was a truly sweet guy and will be missed always. You will always remember how many Friends he had and if you ever forgot-pop in the tape of his last "Kidney bash" at O'Gara's! RIP, Micheal.

Kiki, Julian and the rest of the folks that Sammy loved: Sammy was the most unique person I've ever known. He brought a lot of light to a lot of people and world is less by his absence.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I knew Sammy through his work in Frogtown. We ran to each other at times. He always smiled and had nice things to say. When I read he had passed on to the big field. I read the poem that I have attached and this is how I will remember him. He lives on everyday.

NATIVE AMERICAN POEM
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP.
I AM NOT THERE. I DO NOT SLEEP.
I AM THE THOUSAND WINDS THAT BLOW.
I AM THE DIAMOND GLINT IN SNOW.
I AM THE SUNLIGHT ON RIPENED GRAIN.
I AM THE GENTLE AUTUMN RAIN.
WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING HUSH,
I AM THE SWIFT UPLIFTING RUSH
OF QUIET BIRDS IN CIRCLING FLIGHT.
I AM THE SOFT STARLILGHT AT NIGHT.
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP,
I AM NOT THERE. I DO NOT SLEEP.

I was listening to Tommy Mischke's radio show Monday night. I thought he was talking live to "Sammy", but it was a recording. I was intrigued by Sammy's story and his amazing attitude. At the end of the recording, Tommy announced that Sammy had died that day. I never met Sammy or Mischke, but the news brought tears to my eyes. I can see why he was loved by many people after reading his Obituary. My deepest Sympathy.

Sammy always had a smile ....I never met such an uplifting spirit as "Sammy"....will be greatly missed!!!!!
Greg Bilek, Mpls.

To the Samuelson Family so sorry for your loss of Michael I know he was such a fun and happy guy. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Even though we knew this day would come, we were both saddened to hear Sammy was gone. We know he is in a place where he will never know suffering again. We are sorry that we can't be with the family at this time, since we are still in AZ

Sing a song with Stevie Goodman tonight, dear friend.

Sammy exuded enough spirit each day to overflow both the Metrodome AND Target Field. Alas, the sun has lost her only peer...
Thank you, Sammy.

RIP Sammy! Finally got to sit by Sammy at Target Field last year. A truely individual person. He will be missed.

So sorry for your loss, I will always think of Michael when I watch the Twins! My prayers to you and your family at this time.

The Twins have lost one of their all time best fans. I hope they mention Sammy during opening day ceremonies. He deserves it.

my sympathies and condolences kiki,barb and family on the loss of sammy! what a spark plug sammy was! cherish the wonderful memories with him!

We all miss you so much sweet Sammy! You are our hero & we will remember you always. xxoo
Kiki, Minnie, Fuzzy & Kozy

My years of attending Twins games were most memorable for the times Sammy was there too. God bless.

Barb and the rest of the Samuelson family: So very sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers at this difficult time.

Dear Barb:
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your brother. I will pray for you and your family as you grieve.

Sammy quite literally went skidding into the Halls of Fame...so happy to have known such a wild and crazy,loving character. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.....

Kiki, I am so sorry for your loss. Sammy was one of a kind and will truly be missed!