Kenneth S. Saam

Kenneth S. Saam, 49, of Bradner passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. He was born on Feb. 4, 1967 in Fremont to Robert N. & Martha I. (Stearns) Saam.

Kenneth was a 1985 graduate from Lakota High School and attended Owens Community College and Terra Community College to further his career.

Kenneth married Angela K. Nelson on August 23, 2014 in Wayne. He is survived by his wife; parents, Robert and Martha of Bradner; step-children; Brandon, Damien, and Desiraih McAfee; and was Papa to, Ariah Gabrielle McAfee, Aaliyah Starr Harvey, and Emery Joe McAfee. Also surviving is brother, Robert D. Saam; nieces, Brittany Hickman, Nicole Hickman, and Bella Dean; nephew, Nate (Tater) Baxter; and great-niece, Layla McLaughlin. Kenneth is preceded in death by nephew, Andy Baxter.

He loved camping at "The Muck" (Camp Runinmuck) in Marblehead, OH. Kenneth enjoyed going to Laughlin with his best friend, Tony Haar, playing Texas Hold'Em Poker and blackjack, and always looked forward to his Wednesday night poker games.

Kenneth was an avid hunter and gunman. He was a member of the NRA,  Front Sight, GCA, and North America Hunters. He was also a member of HOG and loved his Harley.

Previously, Kenneth had worked as a dedicated employee and asset for Jerl Machine, and then happily worked for Gerken Paving Co. as a tac truck driver and laborer. He loved making money and finding any way to save a dollar, and was excited about his new business adventure as a co-owner with Tommy Dussel of Kylynn Mfg. Kenneth was a member of the Laborers' International Union of America 480 and 500.

Visitation will be on Sun., Apr. 10th from 1-7 p.m. at the Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont; where additional visitation will be held on Mon., Apr. 11th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Funeral Services will begin at 12 p.m. with the Reverend Jesse Burke officiating. Burial will follow at West Union Cemetery, Gibsonburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the care of his wife, Angela.

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