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Samuel L.
Samuel L.
Zacharias
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Visitation: Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 3 pm – 5 pm at ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (4001 S. 68th St. Milwaukee)
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Funeral Service: Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 5 pm at ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (4001 S. 68th St. Milwaukee)
Samuel L. Zacharias
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at age 79. Loving husband of Karen. Devoted father of the late Alvin Frischmann, Anne (Dean) Christensen and Dana (Dale) Armour and father-in-law to Lynn Frischmann. Cherished grandpa to Nicholas (fiancée Amanda) Shimel, Benjamin (Cassandra) Shimel, Samantha Armour, and Aaron Armour. Great-grandpa to Colton Shimel and Skylar Shimel. Dear brother of Clarice Schmidt, Eugene (Ann), Marilyn Grzanich, Barbie Grzanich, and Julia (Mark) Hein. Beloved brother-in-law to Jerry and Lynn Weigel. Further survived by other loving relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his son; his parents, Richard and Jean, and brothers-in-law, Andy Grzanich and Dick Grzanich.
Sam was by loved by many, and some even called him Mr. Wonderful. His greatest joy in life was being surrounded by his family and being involved in their lives.
He was a proud Army veteran.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 3 pm – 5 pm at ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (4001 S. 68th St. Milwaukee) with a funeral service to follow at 5 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church are appreciated.
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Sam was a good friend for 69 years even though we shared little time together in our adult lives.. I regret, now, we didn’t spend more time together
Aunt Karen and Family,
We wish you peace and comfort in the days to come.
I will miss my Uncle Sam and have many wonderful memories, especially from my childhood. One of my favorite memories is of Uncle Sam’s VHS library back in the 80’s. He was so organized, with every single episode of “Cheers” labeled and categorized. I was fascinated.
Another great memory was, of course, going to Brewer games and the incredible (yes, I can still remember) breads from the bakery “on the other side of the tracks.”
He will be missed here on earth, but we will all be reunited one day and it will be glorious.
Much love,
Andrea, Phil, Lucas, Zach and Bethany
Coach Sam was one of The Best!!! He was always so encouraging & always had a smile on his face.
It was so wonderful to be around Sam when ever we came to see him. Some of the best times was when he and Karen stopped to
Lacrosse and the four of us went to Treasure Island for two nights in Red Wing Mn. On the way back to Lacrosse they stopped back to Lacrosse again to spend the night at our house withe playing Yatzy and having wonderful conversations. In the morning we always stopped off for breakfast at the Nut Bush or the Hungry Peddler. We looked forward to those events so much. What beautiful memories we had there and I will never forget them! Lynn
Sam was a one of a kind! Our own MR. WONDERFUL. He brought support and LOVE to his family and will be missed deeply.
Surrounding each of you in peaceful thoughts and prayers.
CECHAL* HILDRETH*HALL famiies
I met Sam many years ago when I had the good fortune to meet with him and Karen on a yearly basis for lunch at the “Zacharias Cafe”.
The three of us would chat about many things. His kindness and caring spirit were always present. What was a trait that I really admired was his dry sense of humor. I will always cherish that. He always made me feel that I truly belonged at that table, somewhat like a family member, which I really valued.
Looking at the video of his life only confirms to me the love he had for his family and those who were fortunate enough to be part of his world.
I am so glad you were part of my life, and I will miss you.
Liz Tomski
Great slide show. It was fun to see pictures of Sammy as a younger man. He will be missed!
Sam and Randy Grobe and I were very close friends in Rhinelander Sam was one of the fastest guyes on the Hodag football team Sam And I used to break in to the Memorial building to play basketball I haven’t seen Sam for many years May He Rest in Peace
I have fond memories of sitting at the girls basketball game with the two of you.. What a great guy Sam was. My sincere condolences to the family.
My first meeting with Sammy was an invitation to a Brewers Game with his incredible seating behind home plate. I was quickly adopted into their Family and soon had become a fixture at each and every Holiday fighting over Anne’s Cherry Pie with Sam.
I will miss you my friend. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family.