Sam had been employed by the Sun Rich Co. in Hope, MN, and retired in 2008. He was an active member of the Pontoppidan Lutheran Church.
Sam enjoyed carpentry, fishing and was an avid sports fan watching the games on TV.
Sam is survived by his wife Nancy of Ellendale, MN, son Tim and his wife Becky Brekke of Cyprus, CA, sister Janet (Ronald) Thompson of Ellendale, MN, sisters in law; Beverly (Bruce) Barrett of Litchfield, MN, Darlene (Ralph) Davis of Fountain, CO, Karen (Jeff) Koehler of Belgrade, MN, Mary (Steve) Rahman of Farmington, MN, Donna (Steve) Bondeli of Eau Claire, WI, Bonnie Truebenbach of Waseca, MN, Julie Truebenbach of Shakopee, MN. Also surviving is his mother in law; Laura Truebenbach of New Richland, MN, and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Brother Walter Brekke Jr, and brothers in law; Paul and Jim Truebenbach.
