News staff
Samuel L. “Sam”
Vranesh, age 63, of
Wautoma died
unexpectedly Saturday,
November 9, 2024 at his
beloved family farm.
He was born April 11,
1961, the son of Lawrence
G. and Esther Vranesh.
Sam attended school in
Wautoma. Later, became a
cook and worked at
numerous area restaurants
including, Country Kettle,
Wood Lake Resort, Johann’s, Blader’s Dakota Inn,
Klancy’s and L&E Restaurant in Wisconsin Dells.
He had recently been employed at Brakebush
Brothers in Westfield. Sam loved the out doors and
enjoyed bonfires, his fairy garden, his dog Bella and
doing car pen try. He will be deeply missed by his
loving family.
He is survived by one sister, Bonnie Vranesh-Woodliff, Wautoma; brother-in-law, Bruce Woodliff,
Coloma; two nieces, Jennifer “Ruggee” (Mike)
Vranesh-Henke, Wautoma and Melissa Doman
(Don), Wautoma; two great-nieces, Alex Below,
Wautoma and Dekota Doman, Wautoma; two great
nephews, Lawrence Below, Wautoma and Justin
Doman, Wautoma; best friend, Benjamin Houghton,
Coloma. He is further survived by other relatives and
friends including Matt Steinke.
A Celebration of Life will be announced.
The Leikness Funeral Home of Wautoma is
assisting the family with arrangements.
www.leiknessfuneralhome. com
