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SAMUEL DAVID SEKEL

November 1, 1925 — March 11, 2015

Samuel D. Sekel age 89, of Medina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Sam was born on November 1, 1925 in Deerfield, Ohio to Albert and Theresa (Kollarik) Sekel Sr. He served in the United States Army Air Force during WW II, stationed in Guam and was a proud graduate of the Ohio State University in 1951 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Following graduation he began his career with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio. Early in his career he was transferred to Cuba and later to St. Marys, Ohio, retiring after 36 years of service. Sam enjoyed woodworking as a hobby and crafted many beautiful pieces of furniture for his family and home. He also enjoyed playing bridge, gardening and traveling. He especially cherished his family.

Surviving are his son Steve of Camas, Washington, daughter Susan (Leon) Skowronski of Strongsville, Ohio; grandchildren Matthew and Savanna, sister; Kathryn Tatka of Canton, Ohio, also many nieces and nephews. Sam was preceded in death by his parents; wife Priscilla “Pat”, brothers; Albert, Joseph and Stephen, sisters; Anna and Mary.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday, March 16, 2015 from 4 to 8 PM at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 3477 Medina Road (corner of River Styx and Rt. 18), Medina, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Martyrs Church on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 10 AM. Private Burial in Standing Rock Cemetery, Kent, Ohio.
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Visitation

Monday, March 16, 2015

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Medina

3477 Medina Road, Medina, OH 44256

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Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Holy Martyrs Catholic Church

3100 Weymouth Road, Medina, OH 44256

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Private Burial

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

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