an extensive miniature tractor collection and cars. He was a member and life-term deacon of the Prairie City Church of the Brethren, and also served on the farm committee. Sam & Francisse hosted a Wednesday night Bible study for many years. He loved to sing around the piano. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, daughters, Barbara and Claudia, brothers, Warren, David, and Bill, and by sisters Edna and Alta Marie, and by brothers-in-law, Fred, Charlie, Ray, George, and sisters-in-law, Blanche, Vesta, Evelyn, Mary and Elda. Sam is survived by Francisse, daughters Yvonne (Ron) Waddle, and Cinda (Marv) Schut, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Betty Jo Buckingham and Sarah Ayers