John H. Samuelson, 93, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Born on November 25, 1928 in Plymouth, Indiana he was the son of Henry and Louise (Walter) Samuelson. He attended West High School graduating with the class of 1945. John proudly served his country in the Coast Guard and the U.S. Army.
In Plymouth, John married Ruth Beatty on May 8, 1949, she preceded in him death. The couple made many memories through the years while raising their four boys.
John was a lifelong dairy farmer and construction worker. He was a stoic man, often referred to as a man of few words, but when he did speak, his words counted. John was an extremely hard worker with a gentle soul and a tender heart. Described as someone who was always consistent with everything that he did, always placing his family first before everything else.
He was an avid woodworker that made countless masterpieces, that family and friends will always cherish. John also enjoyed, gardening, fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his four boys: Curt (Melissa) Samuelson of Plymouth; Thomas (Lisa) Samuelson of Plymouth; Phillip (Karen) Samuelson of Carmel, IN; and Todd Samuelson of Donaldson; 9 grandchildren: Cassidy (Matt) Davis, Spencer, Ian (Jessie) , Hannah , Bailey (Patrick) Lunte; Dan (Katie), Audrey, Garrett and Madeline; great-grandchildren: Leo, Weldon, Simon, Ellie, Easton and Hallie; sister Bernice Umbaugh.
John is preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruth, sister Claire and his brother Ralph.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 11-1 pm at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Dennis Wenzel officiating.
Please click the link below to live-stream the funeral service on Wednesday, November 2nd at 1PM:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83764881144
Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Donaldson.
Memorial contributions can be made the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 6835 Union Road, Donaldson, IN 46513.
J Faulstich says
May peace be with the family, may joy and family forever be. Love, hugs, prayer. Thank you Samuelsons, for wisdom, strength, laughter, and so many garden veggies. My grandchildren still remember his pumpkin patch :).
Steve and Debbie Slemp says
Curt, Tom, Phil and Todd
Very sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. He was truly one of a kind and I would have to say my dads best friend over all the years they spent together. It has been mentioned that he was a man of few words which was very true, but when he looked at you his eyes and facial expression always did the talking for him.
I remember how dad and John would always try to one-up each other with their pranks, but I would have to say that your dad always had the upper hand after that July 4th cookout at our house where John got up on the roof with an ice cold 5 gallon bucket of water and waited for dad to come out the front door, he yelled hey Chelse at him and when dad turned and looked up Johns aim was spot on as I think every drop of water hit dad square on the head ! I don’t know if I ever saw your dad laugh as hard as he did that day nor my dad be as mad at your dad as he was that day but it sure made for a great memory for all of us !
Steve & Debbie Slemp
Vincent A Glose says
My sympathies to John’s family. I apologize for this very delayed response. I fully intended to be at the funeral but was admitted to the hospital that day. As John’s neighbor for over 40 years I came to admire him as a very upright man and good friend. I feel terrible I missed his funeral. May he rest in peace.