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Samuel Eley Obituary
Samuel "Sam" L. Eley, 82, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born Dec. 19, 1934, in Williams, MN, the son of the late Charles and Lucille (Cheney) Eley. He married Linda Thulen on March 7, 1970, in Beloit. She survives.
Sam was a Tooling Engineer at Woodward Governor for over 30 years until his retirement in 1995. He worked at the Rockford, Fort Collins, and Stevens Point locations. He was an avid trap shooter and never saw a gun he did not want in his collection. He enjoyed mowing the lawn on his John Deere. When his lung cancer progressed to where he could no longer do those things, he still enjoyed looking out at Lake Dubay and "his" birds.
Survivors besides his wife, Linda, include three daughters, Lynn (Russell) Willoughby, Ashland, Debra (Dick Mazur) Raboin, Plover, and Teri (John) Chernetski, Porterfield; a son, Robert (Kristi) Collings, Fort Collins, CO; 11 Grandchildren and 30 Great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Brian and Michael Eley, a daughter, Lori Brod, three brothers, Hiram, Ernie and George, and two sisters, Dorothy Whitesell and Estella Gunn.
Private family services will be held. Online condolences can be made at www.bestefh.com
In lieu of flowers, because of his love for animals, donations in Sam's name, may be directed to your local animal shelter or Portage County Humane Society.
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Ernie Fredrickson
June 20, 2017
Linda & Deb, sorry to hear about Sam's passing. I remember how much I enjoyed working with Sam at Woodward. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Tom Rowe
June 19, 2017
Deb and Linda,
So so sorry for your loss. I worked with Sam for 15+ years. What a great guy. He was an excellent tool designer and he mentored me. I have learned more from him than anyone else that I have worked with over the last 36 years. He had a great sense of humor. He may be gone now, but will never be forgotten.
Peg Hanson
June 16, 2017
Debbie & Linda,
David and I send our heartfelt sympathies. May the memories you have bring you comfort during this difficult time. Look back and smile at the times you shared and know that Sam will always be with you.
Dave & Peg Hanson
Brian Dachyk
June 16, 2017
Linda and Deb,
Very sorry to hear about Sam's passing this morning. I've worked with hundreds of people over the last 35+ years and there was not a single one that I have learned more from, or had more respect for than Sam. He was truly one of a kind. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know.
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Bob Elliker
June 16, 2017
Deb, So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Even though we never met, I heard so many great things about him. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Bob
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