He was born April 9, 1949 in Peoria to Gerald and Mary Lou (McCann) Sammis. He married Paula Edwards on March 7, 1969 in Peoria. She survives along with two sons: Mike (Leanna) Sammis of North Pekin, David (Jamie) Sammis of Morton, four grandchildren: Cade, Zachary, Olivia, Annie, and one sister, Marilyn (Bob) Burdette of Marquette Heights.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Edward Sammis.
Steven was a Type Setter for Tradetype Services in East Peoria until his retirement. Following his retirement he worked out at Lutheran Hillside Village in maintenance.
He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in East Peoria. He was also an avid boater, last boating out of East Port Marina in East Peoria. Steven was an excellent husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was known for his infectious laugh and will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be Thursday, Sep. 20, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Funeral services will be Friday, Sep. 21, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in East Peoria. Rev. Kurt Mews will officiate. Additional visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Friday at the church.
Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church.
You may view Steven’s obituary online at www.remmertfuneralhome.com
