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1936
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2020
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Samuel Carper Obituary
He was born Aug. 15, 1936, in White Pigeon, a son of Payson and Bessie (Bowman) Carper. He attended White Pigeon schools and went on to serve in the U.S. Army for eight years.
On March 25, 1958, he married Patricia Hartzell in Centreville. She preceded him in death May 22, 2009. On Dec. 27, 2012, he married Joanna (Gross) Buscher Scott Drew.
Sam was a purchasnig agent for Burr Oak Tool for many years, retiring in 2007. He also owned and managed Meek's Mill in Constantine.
Surviving are his wife, Joanna Carper of Three Rivers; a son, Thomas (Debbie) Carper of Florida; a daughter, Gloria Stears (David Widmar) of Granger; stepchildren Brenda (Edward) Iannarelli of Florida, Patricia (Jack) Romine of Schoolcraft and Steven (Anita) Buscher of Centreville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia; a daughter, Christine Arnold; a stepson, Randy Buscher; and seven siblings.
Relatives and friends will be received 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Religious services will be held 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept.10 at Moorepark Community Church in Three Rivers.
Memorial contributions maybe given to Three Rivers Hospice or Moorepark Community Church. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.
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Ned Haylett
September 9, 2020
I worked with Sam for a long time at Burr Oak Tool. His work ethic and customer service helped develop the supportive culture that Burr Oak enjoys today. I'll miss him.
Walt & Mary Fletcher
September 8, 2020
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Nancy Shull
September 7, 2020
May all your memories wrap you up like a quilt and give you peace! Truly sorry for your loss and pain.
William Beppler
September 5, 2020
Sam, Probably one of my best friends and co-worker at Burr Oak Tool. He did the purchasing for the electrical department, which I worked in. We spent many hours working on projects both at work and away from work. He always had a smile on his face in good times and bad. He was always like another family member with my kids, wife, my mom and dad. Even though we saw little of each other after he retired and then I retired I am going to miss him greatly. I think the last time I saw him was at Menards in Three Rivers. So long buddy, perhaps we will meet again in Heaven.
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Connie Bickel
September 4, 2020
For many many years he was such a good friend, almost like a brother, I never had. Such good times and good memories! He was one special friend to Gordon and me.
Brenda Moore. (Reiff)
September 4, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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