Loren G Sampson

Loren Gene Sampson was born on March 9, 1940 in Brooten, Minn. He passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2023.

He was the oldest of three children to George Sampson and Lorraine (Kalland).

He attended and graduated from the Ely High School in 1959.

Loren married the love of his life, Roxyann Christeck, on June 26, 1965. The couple raised two foster girls, Linda and Colleen Olson. And had four children: Larry, Sally, Tammy, and Wayne. And made their home in Babbitt, Minn.

Loren was a hardworking man. He worked at Reserve Mining until closure, then had many side jobs, Dublin Plumbing, Dr. Udovich, Riverpoint Resort. And he also worked for the City of Babbitt Street Department.

He enjoyed his breakfasts and drives around town at noon. And you could expect to see him around the evening cruising in his old cars, playing the oldies, but goodies.

Loren was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lorraine (Kalland) Sampson; brother, Bruce Sampson; and special aunt, Christine Sampson.

Loren is survived by wife of 58 years, Roxyann; sister, Geri (Ron) Brown of Colorado; children: Larry (Lisa) Sampson, Sally (Red) Orutt, Wayne Sampson, and Tammy (Craig) Lasart; grandchildren: Mallory Reichenberger, Kyle Orutt, Chelsey Orutt, Shelby (Jordan) Lasart, Kerenza (Cody) Lasart, Joscelyn Lasart, Jacob (Tamara) Brown, Karl Brown, Kyle Brown; and thirteen great-grand children. He will be missed by family and many friends.

A graveside service will be held Monday, August 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Argo Cemetery. After the burial, a Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Junction Hotel Conference Room.