Name: Service for Donald Samuelson
Start: 2022-10-27T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-10-27T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home

Donald Samuelson

March 8, 1959 - Oct. 23, 2022

PORTAGE, IN - Donald Samuelson, age 63, a lifelong resident of Portage, IN passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022. He was born on March 8, 1959 in Gary, IN to Richard and Sharon (Zurrow) Samuelson.

Don is survived by his wife, Nancy Samuelson; son, Michael (Kate) Wehner; brother, Thomas Samuelson; sister, Joni (Lynn) Hazzard-Maxwell; sister-in-laws: Jody Zelencik, Belinda Petroskey, Chris Cole, Magi Wehner and Laurie (John) Wehner-Evans; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his niece, Theresa Hazzard; and nephew, Michael Samuelson.

Don graduated from Portage High School and attended Ivy Tech. He worked as a professional truck driver for 46 years. His impressive career included being just a few miles short of four-million mile award without an incident. Don was dedicated to his union and enjoyed sharing coffee with his co-workers. He was an avid motor cross racer in his youth and an avid Nascar fan. He enjoyed yard work and woodworking. Don enjoyed talking with people and was a friend to everyone he met. He took exceptional care of his dad during his later years. One of his greatest pleasures in life was his wife Nancy's cooking.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at EDMONDS AND EVANS FUNERAL HOME PORTAGE CHAPEL,6941 Central Ave., Portage, IN. Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. with Steve Massow officiating. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ee-fh.com

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Published by The Times on Oct. 26, 2022.

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Dennis Carter

December 26, 2023

Rest in Peace my old racing buddy. You were on my bucket list to come see you and now I guess I'll see you in heaven. I can still hear that old Kawasaki 250 pinging in my ears. I will always remember you and the laughs we had.

Paul

November 2, 2022

Rest in the light my ole friend. We tore up some dirt back in the day. Condolences to family and friends.

Colleen Kotso

October 27, 2022

Nancy, May your memories be those that make you smile. Your days will be challenging, but your strength will come from your knowledge that he is no longer suffering. God bless.

Robert Blakely

October 26, 2022

I will always remember the time I got to spend with Don. just chilling watching TV. or helping him with his projects. always a great conversation. sorry for your loss nancy

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Mark L Newman

October 26, 2022

RIP dear friend! We had a lot of laughs through the years! You pain free now! Go drive that Semi for God Spread the word!

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