Simon “Sam” Alois Wand age 80, of 1707 North 12th St. Quincy formerly of 2822 Elm St. died on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 2:40 a.m. in the home. Sam was born November 14, 1930 in Quincy, a son of Maurice and Clara (Hoebing) Wand. His mother Clara died when Sam was quite young, and his father married Emily Peter who raised Sam as her own.

He first married Becky Long to whom his daughter, Toni was born. He then married Marilyn Hudeston to whom his daughters Cindi and Cheryl were born, and then married Margo Martin, to whom his son Jim was born,

Sam was a union iron worker.

He served his country as a U.S. Marine during the Korean War, having served on the front line in Korea.

He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.

Sam served as president of the V.F.W. for several years. When Sam returned from the service, he worked as a cowboy in Nebraska, breaking horses and participating in rodeos. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, he loved spending time at his river camp. In his younger years he played softball, pitching a mean fastball.

He regularly gave blood through the American Red Cross, receiving the 50 Gallon award.

Survivors include his children, Toni Miller of Maywood, MO; Cindy (Brad) Gailey of Phoenix, AZ; Cheryl (Mitch) Rudolph of Avondale, AZ and James (Dawn) Wand of Mendon, IL;
Grandchildren, Shawn Dietrich of Maywood, MO; Susan Piscitelli of Bel Aire, MO; Ryan and David Gailey of Phoenix, Tyler and Weston Rudolph of Avondale, AZ and Hayley, Tanner and Madison Wand of Mendon; 6 great-grandchildren;
Brothers and Sisters, Henry Wand, Rita Dreier, Ruth Wand, Sr. Clara Wand, Helen Friedhoff, Teresa Halfpap all of Quincy and Pauline Uppinghouse of Plainville, IL;
His loving companion, Cathy Hayden of Quincy and
many nieces and nephews also survive.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother Emily, a brother Joe Wand, and sisters Margaret Klauser and Angela Wand in infancy. A grandaughter, Leangela Miller-Porter and a son-in-law, David Miller.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment with military honors will be in Sunset Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Illinois Veteran’s Home Activities Fund. www.dukerandhaugh.com