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Richard Fred Sambo

February 8, 1933 – April 29, 2026
Obituary of Richard Fred Sambo
IN THE CARE OF

Hoffmeister South County Chapel

Richard F. Sambo, 93, of Columbia, Illinois, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on April 29, 2026.

He was born February 8, 1933, and was the husband of the late Audrey J. (nee Waller) Sambo; son of the late Carl & Olga (nee Thomas) Sambo; and brother of the late Joe O'Connell and Carl G. Sambo. Richard and Audrey were married February 23, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri at St. Boniface Parish.

Surviving are his 12 children: Karen (Harl) White, Nancy (Joe) Helle, Sue (the late Duane) Parrish, Rick (Vicky) Sambo, Jan (Gary) Michniok, Steve (the late Linda) Sambo, David (the late Dee) Sambo, Patty (Mitch) Wagner, Terry Sambo, Mary (Craig) Burgesen, Chris Stoverink, and Barbara (Danny) Ash; 27 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren; sister-in-laws June O'Connell and Linda Sambo.

Richard was a proud 70+ year member in good standing of Sheet Metal Workers Local #36, member of the Oakville Elks Lodge #2726, and 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6165.

SERVICES: Visitation 4-8pm Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Hoffmeister South County Chapel 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, Lemay, MO 63125.

10am Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 411 Palmer Road, Columbia, IL 62236.

Interment Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

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FAMILY

Carl SamboFather (deceased)

Olga (nee Thomas) SamboMother (deceased)

Audrey J. (nee Waller) SamboWife (deceased)

Karen (Harl) WhiteDaughter

Nancy (Joe) HelleDaughter

Sue (the late Duane) ParrishDaughter

Rick (Vicky) SamboSon

Jan (Gary) MichniokDaughter

Steve (the late Linda) SamboSon

David (the late Dee) SamboSon

Patty (Mitch) WagnerDaughter

Terry SamboDaughter

Mary (Craig) BurgesenDaughter

Chris StoverinkDaughter

Barbara (Danny) AshDaughter

Joseph O'ConnellBrother (deceased)

June O'ConnellSister-in-law

Carl G. SamboBrother (deceased)

Linda SamboSister-in-law

Our dear Grandfather to 27 Grandchildren and 46 Great Grandchildren. He will also be missed by all who knew him.

PALLBEARERS

Kenny Wenner

Joe Helle

Dylan Stoverink

Dan Moss

Jake Sambo

Luke Sambo

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