Samuel Creagan, 77, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Born Jan. 31, 1948, in Centerville, Iowa, he was the son of Lawrence Jr. and Patricia "Pat" Creagan.
Samuel worked as a welder for over 30 years for J.I. Case.
Hobbies included collecting antiques, metal detecting, fishing, metal artwork, poetry, and photography.
He had a strong faith in God and attended church for many years where he met many of his friends.
He is survived by: Christopher (Nancy) Creagan (Son); Kaia Creagan (granddaughter); Linda (Lyle) Kehrberg (sister); Rosie Crane (sister) husband Marvin (deceased); Ron Creagan (brother) wife Angie (deceased); very special cousin Diane (Dolly) St. Laurent along with several nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Many friends including his closest friends of over 40 years, Robert (Bob) Klein, his wife Clara, their son Alan; daughter Sheila; and Stanley Schrock and his wife Linda.
He was preceded in death by his parents and uncle Joe Zuccarello.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends.
A memorial funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Parkside Baptist Church. Pastor Bill Ullom will officiate.
According to his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mike Creagan
November 30, 2025
My cousin Sam Was a great guy with a great sense of humor as far as my childhood and young adult memories go. Always a friendly wry smile. Sam was brother Larry´s age I was 5 years younger. We moved South 30 plus years ago and didn´t have a lot of interaction but the childhood memories make me smile. Rest in Peace Sam. Mike Creagan & Family
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