Lewis Joel SAMPSON

SAMPSON, JOHNSON, HANSEN, BELL

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 7/3/2007 at 20:07:58

GOLDFIELD — Lewis Joel Sampson, the son of Steve and Guline (Johnson) Sampson, was born June 24, 1917, on the family farm in rural Goldfield, Iowa. He attended country school and Goldfield Schools. On October 2, 1946, Lewis was united in marriage with H. Arlene (Hansen) Bell at Fort Dodge. Lewis resided on the family farm, on which he was born until he retired and moved to Goldfield. Lewis served in the United States Army with the Company B 814th Tank Destroyer Battalion as a gunner in W.W.II from 1943 until his honorable discharge as a CPL in 1946. His campaigns included Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland. Lewis worked for as a carpenter for Erickson Manufacturing and Sadler Construction during the winter as well as doing carpentry projects for the church and neighbors. Lewis was a lifelong member of Lake Lutheran Church in rural Goldfield where he served as a trustee. He also served on the Goldfield Creamery Board and the Farmers Light Board. Lewis was a member of the Goldfield American Legion, Earl B. Beisell Post.

Lewis passed away Friday, June 29, 2007, at home in Goldfield at the age of 90 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Agnes and brother, Stanley. Survivors include his wife, Arlene Sampson of Goldfield; three sons, Duane Sampson and wife Cindy of Goldfield, Keith Sampson and wife Charlene of Goldfield and Gary Sampson and wife Robin of Iowa Falls; 6 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and 3 step great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Lutheran Church in rural Goldfield with Pastor Truman Larson officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove. Burial will be in Lake Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Fort Dodge Messenger
7/1/2007