Samuel Dale Schlamer
May 28, 1954 - June 10, 2021
Samuel Dale Schlamer “Sammy”, 67, of Thebes, passed away at 3:28 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Sammy was born on May 28, 1954 in Cairo, the son of S.D. and Evelyn (Clifford) Schlamer. He married Mary Ellen Whiteside on July 11, 1987. Sammy graduated from Egyptian High School, Class of 1972. He retired from Bunge Corporation in Cairo after 28 years. Sammy was a lifelong member in the community of Thebes, as he never moved away from his roots. Mary and Sammy spent their time on their land raising cattle, until he decided to start planting crops. He was very active in the sporting and hunting community. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the local hunting clubs. Sammy was of the Christian Faith. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Whiteside) Schlamer of Thebes; two sons, Jacob and wife Jessica (Griswell) Schlamer and Jordan Schlamer of Cape Girardeau; granddaughter, Layken Schlamer; sister, Sandy (Schlamer) Foote of Cape Girardeau. Sammy is preceded in death by his parents, S.D. and Evelyn (Clifford) Schlamer. A memorial visitation will be held at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Crain Funeral Home in Tamms has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Samuel Dale Schlamer “Sammy”, 67, of Thebes, passed away at 3:28 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Sammy was born on May 28, 1954 in Cairo, the son of S.D. and Evelyn (Clifford) Schlamer.... View Obituary & Service Information