Howard Sayler

Obituary of Howard Keith Sayler

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Howard Keith "SAM" Sayler, of Lockeford, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2003 of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. A native of Lodi, aged 55 years, he was born on February 13, 1948, the son of Reinhold Sayler and Barbara Rath Sayler. Sam was a graduate of Lodi High School Class of 1966. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and served during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Sam worked in wholesale distribution for Frito Lay's Company and Coors Beer Company for several years, before going into business as the owner and operator of Sam's Landscaping about 25 years ago. Sam was a motorcycle enthusiast and avid rider. He owned two Harley Davidson bikes: a "Fat Boy" and a "Heritage Soft Tail". He just attended the Harley Davidson 100th Year Anniversary Homecoming Celebration in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an 11-day trip through five other states. Besides motorcycling, Sam enjoyed sailing, water-skiing, snow skiing, off-road treks in jeeps and gardening. He enjoyed stopping by and checking in with his friends as part of his daily routine. He loved his beloved loving partner, Nancy Wall, the love of his life. Sam was a member of the Elks Lodge (BPOE) in Woodbridge, the Landscaping Association, Civitan and the Lodi Lions Club. Sam is survived by his two sons, Shane and Casey Sayler, both of Lodi; two granddaughters, his sister Esther Schwemmer, of Fresno; and his loving partner, Nancy Wall of Lodi, her two children and her four grandchildren. Also survived by a host of friends and other loving relatives. Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 11, 2003 at Lodi Funeral Home, 725 S. Fairmont Avenue in Lodi. Pastor Paul Zimmerman of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, and Brad VanderHamm, officiating. Interment will be private. Sam was known for his kind nature and sensitivity. He will always be remembered as a generous, fun and loving man who loved life and lived it to its fullest. A virtual register book of remembrances can be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com. To honor Sam's memory, memorial contributions may be made to One-Eighty Teen Center, 17 W. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA 95240 or, St. Peter's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 2400 Oxford Way, Lodi, CA 95242. Lodi Funeral Home entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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