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Jeannette Sampsell Obituary
Dec 5, 1937 - Jan 31, 2023
Milan, MI
Jeannette Julia Sampsell, 85, of Milan, Michigan, and formerly of Sandusky, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Amy.
She was born Dec. 5, 1937, in Port Clinton, and was a graduate of Port Clinton High School. Jeannette was a member of the former St. Paul Lutheran Church and for numerous years, was on the board of the former Lutheran Memorial Home. She was employed for over 30 years at the former Castalia Farms/Millsite as the dining room manager and head chef. Jeannette was an amazing cook and found great joy sharing her talents feeding her family and friends any time she could.
She is survived by her son, Dean (Amy) Sampsell; three grandchildren, Brooke Letson, Tyler (Katie) Sampsell, and Holly (Bradley) Walker; six great-grandchildren; two siblings, Dollie Ash and Mark (Linda) Adams; and brother-in-law, Warren (Kathy) Leonard.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward R. Sampsell, in 2013; son, Derek Sampsell, in 2019; parents, George and Elizabeth (Peto) Adams; and sister, Lillian Leonard.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, until the time of Jeannette's services at 12 p.m. at Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Pastor Philip Gardner will officiate. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Hospice, 730 Riverside Avenue, Adrian, Michigan, 49221.
Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.
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Dottie and Dave Jurgens
February 3, 2023
Our sympathies for the loss of your mom, Jeannette. We lived in Sandusky and attended St. Paul Lutheran prior to 1985. We remember Jeannette as a bright ,cheerful person whom we were privileged to know. God bless all of you who mourn this beautiful lady.
Mike and Donna (Albert) Kastor
February 3, 2023
Our deepest condolences to Dean & Amy and your entire family. So glad we got to spend time together with Jeannette at the baby shower for Theo Albert in September.
Mike and Donna (Albert) Kastor & Family
February 2, 2023
Our deepest condolences to Dean & Amy and your entire family. So glad we got to spend time together with Jeannette at the baby shower for Theo Albert this past September.
Deb (Duden) Jeremay
February 2, 2023
The Sampsells were our neighbors when I lived in Sandusky. Mrs. Sampsell was the sweetest, nicest person. I'm sorry to hear of her passing.
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