Thomas "Tom" Edward Sample, age 59, of Potter, formerly of Wrightstown and Appleton, died Friday, October 30, 2015 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born on November 9, 1955 in Appleton, son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Lindauer) Sample. He was a graduate of Appleton West High School, class of 1974. Tom served our country in the United States Marine Corp Ship to Shore mission in Vietnam from 1974 until his honorable discharge in 1976. He married Janet Holup on October 6, 1990 in Aniwa, Wisconsin. The couple just celebrated 25 years together. Tom continued his education at Fox Valley Tech in their Automotive Department. He owned and operated Sample Vending since 1996. Tom enjoyed rebuilding vintage Mercury boat motors, cars, and boats. He especially loved his family. Tom is survived by his wife of 25 years, Janet of Potter; their son: Ryan of Potter; siblings: Jeanette (Joe) Benson of South Lyon, MI, Marilyn (Dan) Romenesko of Wilmington, DE, Chuck (Ann) Sample of Suamico, and Bob (Lisa) Sample of Cecil, WI; father-in-law: Jim Holup of Antigo; two brothers-in-law: Glen Holup of San Antonio, TX and Steve Aerts of Two Rivers; nieces and nephews: Chas (Renee) Sample of Green Bay, Katie (Scott) Houle of Green Bay, and Nick Aerts of Two Rivers; great nieces, other relatives, their cats Comet and Rascal, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law: Beverly Holup, his sister-in-law: Nancy Aerts, and cats: Mittens, Tiger, and Calico. Funeral Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Wieting Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street in Brillion. Military Rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 126 of Brillion. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial appreciated to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made.
