Samuel Felten Sr., 910 N. 10th Street Apt 106, Sheboygan, went to be with his Lord on Jan. 28 2012. Sam was born Nov. 14, 1930, in Sheboygan; son of the late Emil and Theodora Felten. He graduated from Central High School in Sheboygan in 1949 and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps for two years during the Korean War. Sam then worked in the technical services division of Kohler Co. for 39 years, retiring in 1993.

Sam and Jean Waterman were married in Calif. in Oct. of 1952, and had six children. Jean passed away Dec. 1, 1976, of breast cancer. Sam married Mary Lou King on May 27, 1978; she had four children. Mary Lou passed away on Jul. 18, 2003, of Lou Gehrig's disease.

Sam was a member and treasurer of Oakbrook Community Church. He enjoyed the added blessing of having his son-in-law, Pastor Mario Ciotola be the pastor of Oakbrook Community Church since 1998. Sam enjoyed all sports throughout his lifetime. He was an avid Packers fan. He also loved to watch his extensive collection of Bill Gaither videos and DVDs.

Sam sang with the Men of Harmony male chorus for about 15 years and also sang with "The Kings Delegates" male quartet for the first eight years of the group. In his retirement, he also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and Sudoku. However, Sam's greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. Sam loved to travel. He often said he was very grateful to three very special friends, Stuart Willard, Rick Conrardy and Ann Progar who went with him on vacation for a week to ten days each year after Mary Lou died. Together they saw the indescribable beauty of the United States.

Sam is survived by his children, Sam Jr. (Linda) Felten, Bruce (Lennelle) Felten, Lori (Pastor Mario) Ciotola, Judy (Stuart Willard) Felten, (Saki Agopian), many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sam is further survived by his brothers, Harold Felten, Lawrence (Mary Ann) Felten, James Felten and a sister, Lorraine Felten.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Ruth, brothers, Rudy, Roland, Emil Jr., Ray, daughter, Nancy Agopian and an infant son, Steven, and a granddaughter, Kimberly Ciotola.

Family and friends may call at the Novak-Ramm-Ziegler Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th Street, Sheboygan on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Mario Ciotola officiating.

Burial to follow in the Wildwood Cemetery with VFW Post #9156 according military honors.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.novakrammziegler.com

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Published by Sheboygan Press on Jan. 29, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Felten

13 Entries

Uncle Sam and his siblings

February 23, 2012

February 1, 2012

Bruce and Lenelle...Sam was a wonderful man. Always pleasant and kind.
My sympathies for your loss. Praying for you and the family. James Cowdy

Terry Owen

January 31, 2012

This warm and wonderful man will be so missed by all of us.
His smile, his deep bass voice, his big hug, and his godly ways have made the world so much richer.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during these days,
Terry and Lynn Owen

Sandy Felten-Wilson

January 31, 2012

Uncle Sam will truly be missed. He had such a sweet, loving spirit and a great sense of humor and I loved him dearly. Looking forward to reuniting with him in heaven someday :-)

January 31, 2012

So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. He was a good man, one of a kind. Sam became a part of my family and we all will mourn his passing.

A. Thomas Progar

Nancy Rentmeester

January 31, 2012

My sympathies Bruce to you and your family. I always enjoyed talking with Sam while he worked at Kohler Co.

Nancy Rentmeester

Ann Ertman

January 30, 2012

Bruce and Lenelle,
Our sympathies on the loss of your father and father-in-law. May your faith give you strength during this time of loss.
Ann & Chris Ertman Family

Debbie Davis

January 30, 2012

Dear Felten Family,
No words can express our deepest sadness for your and our loss of Sam.
There are so many words that one can use to discribe him, one of my favorits and will miss is stopping out side his door and listen to him sing with such grace and joy, our building

)Waterview) will be forever changed with him gone from sight but never gone from our hearts, our heaven is singing with joy.
you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

January 30, 2012

Dear Felten family,

Our sincere condolences to you all. I only met Sam on a few occasions, but each time I did, his gentleness and sincere Christian love were what you witnessed.

He is now at Home with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May you all be comforted by the memories you have and the anticipation of your joyful reunion in Heaven with him.

Blessings of Peace to you all,

Mary Jo & Mark Cyr

Sam and the Progar's at Whispering Orchards

Patrick, Felicia and Melanie Progar

January 29, 2012

My sympathy Bruce to you and your family. Sam will be missed, he was a very pleasant man. I always enjoyed getting to chat w/ the two of you at his appointments.

Julie (VLCC)

January 29, 2012

Sam Felten Sr. was the most gentle, kind, thoughtful Christian man I had the blessing of knowing and sharing time with. From time to time I would visit with him at Arabellas Restaurant in Sheboygan. Sam had a sense of humor and talked also about his love for the Lord Jesus, His children and grandchildren were always in his conversation. He will be missed. Our loss. Heaven's gain. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Lovingly, Gigi Tetzlaff Durow

Bruce & Lynn Quayle

January 29, 2012

We are sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

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