Fay E. Saman, 96

Published 10:43 am Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Fay E. Saman, 96, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at his home at Manor House.

Fay was born in 1919 to Anton and Anna Saman in Myrtle, Minnesota, in Freeborn County, where he also grew up and attended school.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Following his discharge, he returned to Austin, Minnesota, where he worked as a carpenter for many years.

On Aug. 21, 1948, Fay was united in marriage to Florence L. Yeadon in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, and they made their home in rural Austin. He retired from Austin Community College in 1981. Throughout the years, Fay enjoyed hunting and fishing.

In 2006, Fay and Florence moved to Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Florence preceded him in death in 2010.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Saman; a sister, Bessie Schuhmacher; and a nephew, Delbert Saman.

Fay is survived by four daughters: Teresa (Ralph) Pascarella, Judy Lunde, Cindy (Will) Downing and Anita (Jerry) Bothun; a son, Keenan (Caren) Saman; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; two nieces; and two nephews; special friend Marion and her family.

Many thanks to the Manor House and Itasca Hospice for their care and compassion during his last few weeks.

Family services and military honors will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at a later date. Arrangements are with Rowe Funeral Home and Crematory, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.