Sam ol Chea of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away in the afternoon hours of May 2nd, 2023. Sam and his family immigrated to Lincoln, NE, on May 5th, 1982 from Cambodia. He quickly started working with the city of Lincoln with their maintenance division for over 33 years until he officially retired in 2018, as well as working at Bryan LGH for over 28 years until his retirement in 2019.
Sam enjoyed a multitude of activities that included fishing, hunting, traveling, gardening, and spending time with close friends and family. You could find, Sam, at any given time fixing something or building something because he loved working and staying busy with his hands. He was always someone you can enjoy a good laugh and a story with. He will always be remembered as a loving dad and father figure to a lot of people. He was patient, dependable and a hard worker. Everyone who met, Sam, connected with him immediately with his easygoing nature and simple outlook on life. He was a simple man and he lived his life that way. His smile and laughter brightened every room he entered which will forever be missed.
Sam is survived in death by his long time partner, Soeun Khiev; his daughters, Michelle Siv, Mailess Chea, Pawnie Santana, Kimberly Chea, and Elizabeth Chhoeung; his grandchildren, Piseyma Ol, Brandon Ta, Isaac Santana, Brittney Ta, Dominic Ta, and TheaRith Ol.
A visitation for Sam will be held Monday, May 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S 14th St., Lincoln, NE 68512. A celebration of life will be 10:00 am Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. For more information go to www.lincolnfh.com
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