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George Sampson Obituary
Wisconsin Rapids - George R. Sampson, age 79, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the Waterford Assisted Living Center, Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
Funeral Services are 11:00 AM Friday, April 27, 2018 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Fr. Dave Bruener will officiate. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Lawrence on Friday from 9:30-11:00 AM. Online condolences can be sent to ritchayfuneralhome.com.
George was born April 13, 1939 in Duluth, MN to George and Isabelle (MacDonald) Sampson. He married Sally J. Hornick on June 24, 1965 in Menominee, MI. He graduated from UW Superior with a Master's Degree in high school guidance in 1965. George was the first guidance director at Pittsville High School for 3 years from 1965 to 1968. He then worked for the State of Wisconsin Division of Vocational rehabilitation from 1969 until the time of his retirement in 1994.
In retirement he enjoyed fishing, golf, wood working, gardening, spending time on the Wisconsin River at the Cottage and participating in car shows with his 1974 Karmann Ghia "Honeymoon Car". He especially loved visits from the grandkids. George helped in raising his 11 year old brother after both his parents died.
George is survived by his wife, Sally; five children, Craig Sampson of Indianapolis, IN, Brad (Kelly) Sampson of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Jeff (Vee Shing Wong) Sampson of Whitefish Bay, WI, Torri (Ben) Behn of Mazomanie, WI and Traci (Allan) Dreblow of Appleton, WI; and four grandchildren, Brooks, Deacon, Miriam and Sampson.
George was preceded in death by his parents, infant grandson Thomas Dreblow and two brothers, Greg Sampson and Stephen Sampson.
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Donna Vanderheiden
January 24, 2025
I'm remembering the tall thin kind guy that he always was. I'm grateful for who he was to all classmates.
Jim and Sue Breese
April 14, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful friend and neighbor.
Ron & Nancy Vechinski
April 27, 2018
Sally, Brad & Family. We are so sorry for your loss. We are holding you close in our thoughts and our prayers. Knowing George since we were kids provides many great memories. He will be missed.
Ron & Nancy Vechinski
April 27, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 26, 2018
We were saddened to hear of the loss of George. You all are in our thoughts during this sad time. Lorna and Rich Yoder
Don Schillinger
April 26, 2018
Brad, Sally and family,
I will miss talking with George at the car cruises etc. He was very proud of the honeymoon "Ghia" and rightfully so.
My sincere sympathy on your loss.
Gods Blessings,
Don and Debi Schillinger
April 25, 2018
Sorry I am unable to be at the Funeral, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family God Bless you all. Ron Lorbeck y
Norb & Marian Brunner
April 24, 2018
Dear Sally & Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss of George. During our 40 years in W. R. our paths have crossed in various situations or maybe over a cup of coffee. It is always hard to part with a loved one. God Bless You All!
Norb & Marian Brunner
Don & Bonnie Kreutzer
April 23, 2018
George will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Remembering all the fun times we spent together with our CFM family. He was a wonderful chef, loved his spaghetti sauce! Our must heartfelt sympathy for all the family.
Donna Shroda
April 23, 2018
May memories of your dad and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
April 23, 2018
Dear Sally and family,
Thinking of you in your sorrow and
wishing you strength in the days ahead.
Have good memories of Dick from our high
school days and reunions. Sally, may
our God be with you. Nancy Salen Mueller
Brian and Mary Jane Oehler
April 23, 2018
Dear Sally and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We keep in thought and prayer in the days ahead. Unfortunately we will not be in town to give our condolences in person but wanted you to know we send our Deepest Sympathy.
April 23, 2018
Sally & Family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Betty Strosin
April 23, 2018
Sally and family so sorry for the loss of your husband/father. So many memories of your family and all of them golden. May the Peace of the Lord carry you thru this difficult time. Ken and Lenore Frost
April 23, 2018
Thinking of you all Sampson family and keeping you in our prayers.
Julie and Tom Buerger
Ron and Ida Winker
April 21, 2018
We are thinking of you, and keeping you close in prayer.
Jim and Sue Breese
April 21, 2018
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful Hubby, Dad, and Grandpa and neighbor. You all in in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to You all. Love Jim and Sue
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