Franklin Samuel "Sam" Schaeffer

SCHAEFFER Franklin Samuel "Sam" Franklin Samuel "Sam" Schaeffer, 72, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on September 8, 2006. He was born on February 4, 1934, in Toledo, the second child of Merritt and Martha Schaeffer. Sam graduated from Waite High School in 1952, where he was a member of the basketball team and earned All-City League honors. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Korea from 1953-1955. Following his honorable discharge, he obtained a Bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo in Education. While teaching high school geography and history, he obtained a Masters Degree in 1965. In 1974, he earned his Ph.D. in Education Administration. As principal and then superintendent of Woodville Local Schools, he continued his passion for education. He later served as President of the Board of Education for Woodmore Schools. The position for which he will be best remembered is the Dean of Admissions for the Medical College of Ohio, which he held from 1971 until his retirement in 1991. His genuine friendship and warmth endeared him to his peers, the faculty and the students. At the end of his career, the college honored him by creating an award in his name given to the student who best exemplifies Sam's characteristics. Sam is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Merritt, Jr. "Bud" Schaeffer. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Luann Schaeffer; his daughter, Karen (Eric) Salowitz; his son John (Jill) Schaeffer; his grand-daughter Leslie (Jared) Morris, and grandson Matthew Schaeffer; his great-grandchild, Madison Morris, and his sister, Mary Jean (Robert) Perry. There will be a memorial gathering at Hilton Ballroom, 3100 Glendale Ave., Toledo, on Friday, October 16, 2006, from 2 to 4 p.m., with a brief service at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the "Dr. Sam Schaeffer Award" in care of the Medical University of Ohio Foundation, 1111 Research Drive, Toledo, Ohio 43614, e-mail: foundation@meduohio.edu or charity of choice.