Allen D. Samberg
Born: December 9th, 1927
Died: April 4th, 2015
Obituary
Allen D. “Sam” Samberg, 87, of Burlington, Iowa, died at Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa, on Saturday, April 4, 2015.
Born on December 9, 1927 in Ames, Iowa, he was the son of Herbert A. and Golda V. Samberg. He married Delores Reid on November 20, 1947. They later divorced. He married Carolyn Ensminger on January 14, 1978.
Al graduated from Burlington High School then served his country as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific Theater. He was a 60+ year member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #91 and 50+ year member of the American Legion. He was also a member of Moose Lodge, Eagles Club, V.F.W. and First Christian Church Disciples of Christ.
Al loved auto racing. He teamed with Delmer Donaldson in 1950 to build their first stock car. In 1952 he partnered with his father-in-law, the late Henry Binder, to race a ‘39 Ford Coupe. He raced at the old fairgrounds track in Burlington for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; one son, Randy Samberg of Burlington, Iowa; two step-daughters, Pam Shultz of Chesterfield, Virginia and Candy Murray of Coralville, Iowa; two step-sons, Bobby Ensminger of Burlington, Iowa and Todd Ensminger of Stronghurst, Illinois; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Scott and two sisters, Wynone and Betty.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Burlington, Iowa. Pastor David Yonker will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Following the graveside committal service, a time of food and fellowship will be held at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ.
The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ Building Fund.