Samuel L Archer

Samuel L Archer obituary, Lakeview, OH

Samuel L Archer

Samuel Archer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shoffstall Funeral Home - South Chapel on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Samuel L. Archer, 47, of Bellefontaine, OH, passed away Tuesday morning, September 16, 2025, at his home.
Samuel was born on September 20, 1977, in Bellefontaine, a son of the late Richard L. "Rick" Archer, Jr., and Melody Ann Wallace Archer, who survives. Sam was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Dick and Pat Archer, and Robert and Mary Ann Wallace.
Sam is also survived by his son, Austin Archer, his daughter, Lexi Archer, his brother, Matt (Emily) Archer, nephews, Talan and Cohen, nieces, Haley and Alexa, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Sam was a 1996 graduate of Indian Lake High School. He earned his BS in Business from The Ohio State University. Sam worked at Honda HAM and ELP plants for several years before going to work as Safety Manager at Morse Electric. Sam was an avid OSU Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals fan. He enjoyed anything outdoors including hunting, fishing, golfing, and camping. He also enjoyed listening to his country music, and sitting by the campfire socializing. He loved being with his family and watching his children's activities and sporting events.
Pastor Karen Blackburn will begin funeral services at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St, Lakeview, with visitation from 12-2 pm. Burial will be in Zanesfield Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be given in Sam's memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation at www.t2t.org.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.
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