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Michael D. Samstag, 72, residing in Sandusky, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 15, 2023 following a lengthy illness at Stein Hospice Care.
Mike was born on September 19, 1951 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Clarence J. Samstag Sr. and Louise (Mainzer) Samstag.
Mike graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1969 and received his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Defiance College in 1973. Mike excelled in baseball and football for the Panthers and continued his sporting career for the Yellow Jackets of Defiance College. He retired in 2013 after many years in the Automotive Industry. Mike was a member of St. Mary's Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, spending time on the lake, metal detecting, golfing and the Samstag family reunions. He was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cleveland baseball fan, he was also a big Ohio State Buckeye and Notre Dame Fighting Irish football fan. His greatest joy was watching his children and grandchildren's sporting events. And he will have a front row seat for the younger grandchildren's events. He also enjoyed anytime spent with his family and friends.
Mike is survived by his daughter, Sarah (Joel) Richwagen of Orlando, FL, son, Jason (Betsy) Samstag of Huron, OH, four grandchildren Everett, Alexa, Roxanne, and Samantha, sisters, Linda (Jay) Kelley of HI, Judy Hoyt of Perrysburg, OH, Mary (Steve) Pisarski of Sandusky, OH, brothers, Clarence "Babe" (Sara) Samstag Jr., Joe (Colet) Samstag of Winterville, NC and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Mike is preceded in death by wife, Mary Beth (Link) Samstag, sisters, Ruth Ruthsatz, Janet Sadler, Brothers, Richard Samstag and Tom Samstag.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Father Prashanth Kumar presiding. A celebration of life will immediately follow from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm at U.A.W. Local 913, 3114 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Samstag Family Scholarship Fund in care of Sandusky Central Catholic School 410 W. Jefferson Street Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
He wanted everyone to know, He'll see you on the other side with a fishing pole and beer in hand.
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