Samuel A. Greger, Sr., 70 of Wagner

His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 20, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner, with burial in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, February 19th at Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner.

Samuel Adam Greger, Sr., son of Lester and Blanche (McElroy) Greger, was born October 21, 1941 in Wagner. He died unexpectedly Thursday, February 16, 2012 at his home in Wagner. Sam attained the age of 70 years, three months and 27 days.

Sam attended school in Wagner and earned his G.E.D. He married Shirley Kreeger on April 11, 1968 at Tyndall. Two sons were born to their union.

Sam worked for the boiler makers in Pierre. Later he and his brother John had a trucking business. Most of Sam's life, he worked for the City of Wagner as the maintenance supervisor. He made clocks and other woodwork in his spare time. Sam loved to fish and hunt until his health kept him from that enjoyment.

Thankful for having shared his life are his ex-wife, Shirley of Wagner; his sons: Richard and fiance' Michelle Sejnoha and Samuel, Jr.; three grandchildren; three brothers: Jack "Honey Boy" and wife Donna and John and wife Lynette, all of Wagner; and Terry and wife Sally of Ft. Myers, FL; one sister, Dorothy Florey and husband Jack of Sparks, NV; and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents; sister Shirley Harrington and two brothers: Donald and Ronald.