Samuel S. Schram, age 92, New Leipzig, ND, passed away on Thursday morning, September 25, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society in Mott. Funeral Services for Sam will be held at the New Leipzig Baptist Church on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:30 am with Pastor Lloyd Veal officiating. Burial will be at the New Leipzig Baptist Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 1-5 pm, with the family present from 1-3 pm, at the Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin.

SAMUEL S. SCHRAM was born on March 27, 1922, the son of Jacob and Maria (Beirwagon) Schram. Sam graduated in 1940 from the New Leipzig High School. He was drafted into the Army Air Corp and served in WWII.


On May 8, 1949, he married Adeline Kallis at the Ebenezer Baptist Country Church of New Leipzig. Sam took over the family farm and farmed until 1985 when he and Adeline retired. Four children were born to this union; Janice, Dale, a baby that was stillborn, and Kevin.


Sam was an active member of the New Leipzig Baptist Church, having served as an Adult Sunday School teacher, treasurer, deacon, trustee and youth advisor. He also enjoyed singing and sang with the Friends Quartet for many years.

Sam is survived by his wife of 65 years, Adeline; children, Janice (James) Alvarado, Dale (Sandra) Schram, and Kevin (Lori) Schram; grandchildren, Matthew and Chris Alvarado; Jason, Corey, and Patrick Schram; Erick and Mike Schram; Jaci Mathes and Kim Bell; brother, Ray Schram, Denver, CO; sisters-in-law Lucille Schram ,Charleston, SC; and Velma Schram ,Mott, ND; and a host of nephews and nieces.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John ,Gottlieb, Dan,and Leo; and sisters, Othelia, Martha, Hilda, Anne, and Mollie.

He went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 25, 2014 at the Mott Good Samaritan Home.

A memorial to the Mott Good Samaritan Society has been established.