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Samuel Repp Obituary

REPP, Samuel J., 55, of Tucson. Survived by his loving wife, Melita; children, Dana and John (Lexie). His parents, John and Violet; brother, John (Nancy) Repp; sister, Sara (Steve) Davidson; nieces, Sue (Scott) and Peggy Repp; great-nieces, Barbara and Samantha Thompson; great-nephew, Nicholas Brennan. A graduate of Shattuck Military Academy Fairbault, MN, Sam earned his BA at the U of A, and his Masters at KU. While at the U of A he worked as a Tucson Police Officer. Upon graduation he joined the Army and served 14 years. Sam was a Major in Special Forces (Green Beret) and a Russian Foreign Area Officer. Sam's passions were his family, his motorcycles, scuba diving, skydiving and languages. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633. A memorial service will be held at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church on Wednesday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 16, 2007.

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Joe Miller

March 23, 2007

Sam was a great patriot and dedicated Special Operator (the Real Deal). He loved his family, served his country and was a great friend.
De Oppresso Liber!

John Sinclair

March 19, 2007

He was a wonderful warm person and we are all the loosers from his passing. We were Best Men at each others Weddings.
A short story. Sam and I were on a jeep ride into the back roads south of Tucson one day. We had a great time checking out old mines and ghost towns. Little did I know, he was getting me out of the house so my wife (Sue) could set up a suprise party. We arrived 2 hours late.
I am sure we all have numerous stories to share and memories of great times with Sam.

Al Mascsak, Major, USMC (Ret.)

March 17, 2007

Sam was a classmate in Garmisch, Germany. He was a regular guy, a real person, i.e., no frills, no fuss, no pretensions. I liked him very much, am saddened that he is gone, but happy that I had known him. My sincere condolences to the family and other friends on our loss.

James Zwerg

March 17, 2007

Sammy was my friend, mentor and hero. I will miss him and cherish our fond memories. I will never forget him. I loved him like a brother.

Dave Smith

March 17, 2007

Sam took life as a great adventure. He was a good friend, classmate, roommate, and great back-up. He lived more life experiences than any five of us will ever know.

Linda (Fox) Fett

March 17, 2007

Sara,
I was very sorry to hear about your brother. I hope you're doing okay. Take care.

william shoemaker

March 16, 2007

Sam was one of my ( I called them Kids) in the Acadamy. Special person, I will not forget him.

Sgt Shoemaker

Norm Le Blanc

March 16, 2007

It is hard to find the right words. Sam will be missed.

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