Sam was a 1973 graduate of Westland High School; and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Georgetown College where he was a proud member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Sam loved to build and fix things. He also enjoyed taking care of birds, gardening, and fishing. He loved his pets, Miller, Pete, Rosie and Myrtle. Sam was an avid fan of the OSU Buckeyes, Bengals, and Reds. He was a longtime member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church serving in the choir, Vestry, and as a Stephens Minister.
Sam will be greatly missed by his wife of 42 years, Nancy; son, Eric (Megan) Slee; granddaughters, Kennedy Mae and Maggie Ruth Slee; brothers, Bob Slee, Jim (Dee) Slee and Dave (Debbie) Slee; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Phyllis Slee.
Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, February 9, 2024 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2151 Dorset Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221.
Sam’s family would like to thank Natasha and her colleagues at OhioHealth Hospice and Kobacker House. As well as the Giant Eagle pharmacy staff at Bethel and Sawmill Road for their friendship and care of Sam.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
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