Tammy L. Sam, age 54 of Arkansaw, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at her home in Arkansaw suffering from cancer.

Tammy was born on September 15, 1964 in Durand, the daughter of Darrel and Diane (Maxwell) Stewart. She graduated from Arkansaw High School in 1982 and furthered her education at Rochester Technical College in the dental assistant program. Tammy worked as a dental assistant until the birth of her second child. She then decided to stay home with her family and grow Sam’s Produce into the thriving business that it is today.

Tammy married Dan Sam on May 6, 1989 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arkansaw. This union blessed them with four children. Tammy enjoyed feeding her birds, especially hummingbirds and orioles, taking care of her hanging flower baskets, watching Hallmark movies and spending time with her family.

Tammy is survived by her husband, Dan; daughter Katie; two sons, Matthew and Blake; one granddaughter, Madison, all of Arkansaw; parents Darrel and Diane Stewart of Arkansaw; three brothers, Tim (Cyndi) Stewart of Plum City, Tony Stewart (special friend Heidi) of Durand, and Travis (Annie) Stewart of Eau Claire; one sister, Tracy (Pete) Brown of Durand, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by a son, Brett.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00AM Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arkansaw with Rev. Joseph Okine-Quartey officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00PM-7:00PM Monday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. JOHN H ABRAHAM July 25, 2019, at 6:07am

   Dear Dan,

   I am so sorry to hear about Tammy. She always had a wonderful smile. Prayers are with you. John Abraham

2. Patti Blount July 23, 2019, at 7:00pm

   I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Tammy. Sympathy to the family during this difficult time. She always nice to chat with when she came to the Library.

3. Mary and Howard Martin July 23, 2019, at 9:11am

   Dan and family, sorry for your loss of Tammy. May she rest in peace.

4. Dan & Nancy Weber July 22, 2019, at 8:01am

   Prayers & loving thoughts sent to Sam & Stewart families.

5. Tim and Julie Milliren July 22, 2019, at 5:39am

   Our deepest sympathy to the family of Tammy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

6. Vicci Hutter Rosenberg July 21, 2019, at 5:45pm

   So sorry to hear about Tammy s passing ‘
   You families are in my thoughts and prayers
   God bless you all

7. Greg Fay July 21, 2019, at 5:02pm

   My heartfelt sympathies go out to all her family and friends ... A terrible loss ...

8. Scott Harmon July 21, 2019, at 12:13pm

   Dan, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Scott and Cyn Harmon.

9. Patti Gould July 20, 2019, at 4:46pm

   I knew nothing of Tammy's illness, but I send my prayers for strength and condolances to Katie, Dan and the rest of the family. Bless you all.

10. Patty Copley July 20, 2019, at 2:47pm

    Sending my deepest sympathy to the Sam and Stewart families and prayers to help ease your loss of a loved one ❤ ????

11. Kay and Denny longsdorf July 20, 2019, at 10:43am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one.bytu

12. Marcia Cox July 19, 2019, at 10:15pm

    So sorry to hear of this...deepest sympathy for your family...p

13. thomas biles July 19, 2019, at 6:15pm

    sorry to here the news. she will be missed. prayers

14. John and Judy parr July 19, 2019, at 6:13pm

    Sorry to hear this hugs to sll

15. Amy (Bauer) Hocking July 19, 2019, at 4:46pm

    Dan and family, I am so sorry to hear about Tammy's passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

16. Linda Knapp July 19, 2019, at 4:43pm

    So sorry. Such a strong and caring woman. Blessings to all.

17. Dennis &a Mary Ellen Brunner July 19, 2019, at 3:28pm

    So sorry to hear. Our deepest sympathy to you Dan & tyour family. We will have a mass said for Tammy at Lima.

18. Dave and Pam Sam July 19, 2019, at 3:17pm

    We are so sorry for your loss.

19. Robert Brunner July 19, 2019, at 3:05pm

    Dan and family,
    So dopey to hear of Tammy’s passing.
    You are in my thoughts and prayers

20. Susie Ryan July 19, 2019, at 2:30pm

    Prayers to the Sam and Stewart families.

21. Jay & Peggy Kralewski July 19, 2019, at 1:24pm

    Thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy during this difficult time. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by so many.

22. LAURA BOESE July 19, 2019, at 1:18pm

    My heart hurts for you all! Hugs and prayers to you ! - She will be so missed ????????

23. Pam Bauer July 19, 2019, at 12:33pm

    The BakeShop is sending our sympathy to the Sam’s family.

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