Joan Samsen

Joan S. Samsen, 89, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away at home on the morning of Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was born in Goshen, NY on May 25, 1933, the daughter of Evert and Ellen (Mainey) Suydam. Joan married Robert “Bob” Samsen on October 3, 1953 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Genoa. Bob preceded her in death on May 28, 2022.

Joan was a wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, reading, spending time with her many beloved cats and helping Bob in the family furniture business over the years. She loved to travel and was active in bridge clubs in her younger years. Joan was also involved in Scouting programs with her children as well as active in the Genoa United Methodist Church. She so loved her lifelong friends, many of whom have preceded her in death.

Her early years were spent in New York, and she moved to Martin, Ohio before her junior year in high school.

A special thank you to the dear home aids who loved Joan and were so vital in her care - Marylyn, Sharon, Mary and Tina.

Joan is survived by her children, Gerald R. (Karen) Samsen, Patricia E. (Chet) Skwarcan, Douglas S. (Sondra) Samsen, Martha E. Thornberry; grandchildren, Carrie Samsen, Megan (Justin) Herald, Drew Samsen, Amy (Brad) Worland, Aaron (Rachael) Skwarcan, Brian Samsen, Brett (Clara) Samsen, Brad Samsen, Ellen Thornberry, Clara Thornberry, Olivia Thornberry; and brother, Evert “Pete” (Shirley) Suydam. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and granddaughter, Katie Samsen.

A funeral service for Joan will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 14, 2023, with visitation beginning at 11:00 am at Trinity United Methodist Church 313 Main Street, Genoa, Ohio 43430. Interment will follow in the Clay Township Cemetery, Genoa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Humane Society of Ottawa County, 2424 E. Sand Road, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452. Online condolences may be shared at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com. The Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory of Genoa has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.