Gerald Russell Sampson Obituary

We bid farewell to Gerald Russell Sampson of Lyle, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 26, 2025 at the age of 76. Gerald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Russell Sampson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Russell Sampson; and his father-in-law John Aanonson. He is survived by: his mother Gladys Sampson of St. Ansgar, IA; his wife Diane; his children, Michele Douglas (Mike Bruggeman) of St. Ansgar, IA, Jeremy Sampson (Annie) of Melbourne and Steve Sampson (Nikki) of St. Ansgar, IA; his grandchildren, Chase Douglas (Heather) of Lyle, MN, Schyler Hutchinson (Michael) of Austin, MN, Ben Sampson of Melbourne, Ty Sampson of St. Ansgar, IA, Brody Sampson of St. Ansgar, IA, Cooper Sampson of St. Ansgar, IA, Ariel Martin (Zeb) of Lyle, MN, Colton Bruggeman (Emily) of Stacyville, IA, Carissa Mullenbach (Henry) of Stacyville, IA, Sarah, Baley, Liam, Noah, Taylor, Ava, Eli, Hunter, Ethan and Myles; his mother-in-law Beverly Aanonson of Rose Creek, MN; his siblings, Jim Sampson (Pam) of Lyle, MN and Deb Ehret (Timm) of Rose Creek, MN; and his sister-in-law Janice Murphy (Craig) of Austin, MN. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and his beloved cat, MeMe.