Sam Lingenfelter

Canton – Sam Lingenfelter, 91, of Canton, passed away at 2:07 AM on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Red Oaks Estate. He was born on August 18, 1925 in Canton to Sheldon and Ruth (Ashby) Lingenfelter. He married Alta Beebe, she preceded him in death.
Also preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers, and six sisters.
Surviving are three children, Patti Lingenfelter of Winter Haven, FL, Dan Lingenfelter of Bunker, MO, and Denise Harrington of Canton, IL; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Donna and Wilma.
Sam retired from working at International Harvester 47 years ago, where he was the UAW President. He worked as an Auxiliary Officer for the Canton Police Department. He was a member of Eastside Church of Nazarene in Canton, the Illinois Sherriff’s Association, AM Vets, American Legion, and the Moose Club.
Sam served in the US Navy.
Cremation rites have been accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1995 N. Main St., Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com