Robert I. "Sam" Schoepke

ROBERT I. "SAM" SCHOEPKE, 70, of Fort Wayne, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at his home. Born March 16, 1942, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of Russell and Francis (Grim) Schoepke. Sam was a loving son, cousin, Nephew, friend, and "unkle" to so many who knew him. He retired in 1996 as computer systems analyst with the U.S. Government Defense & Finance Accounting Service Center. After retirement, he joined the staff of Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home. He loyally worked at serving the families in the community. He served in the Army Reserves and was a member of American Legion Post 296. He is survived by cousins, John and Betty Schoepke and family, Gary Schoepke and family and Faye Perrin; close friends, Pat Murphy, Roy and Nikki Horther, Jack and Dorothy Ash, Gary and Rita Dillman, and Stan Rowe. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, with visitation from noon to 2 p.m. The Rev. Ron Verlee officiating. Private burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials to The Salvation Army.