Sam L. Hauter, 71, of Van Wert passed away at 1:45 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Homestead at Towne Center, Van Wert.

He was born on September 26, 1950, in Van Wert the son of the late Gordon Laurel and Betty Rose (Davis) Hauter. On September 27, 1969, he married the former Della Kathryn Sheets who survives.

Other family members include his three children, Tony (Holli) Hauter, Tracy (Gene) Ruger, and  Terry (Kirsten) Hauter all of Van Wert; eight grandchildren, Anthony (Kala) Hauter, Kiley Wortman, Katie Hauter, Tyler (Lauren) Ruger, Nathan Ruger, Allison Hauter, Natalie Hauter, and  Jakob Hauter; a brother, Roy (Pat) Hauter of Convoy; two sisters, Rose Jenkins of Decatur, Indiana and Kay Hauter of Lexington; and a brother-in-law, Mike (Marie) Sheets of Van Wert.

Besides his parents, Sam was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Samantha Grace Hauter; a brother, Gary Eugene Hauter; and three sisters, Evelyn M. Heare, Carolyn Sue Hauter, and Martha Grimm.

Sam was a graduate of Parkview High School and attended First Baptist Church, Van Wert. He retired from Federal Mogul in Van Wert with over 48 years of service. He was an avid bowler participating in several city bowling leagues. He enjoyed following his grandchildren's sporting activities and woodworking, making many items for his family.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Pastors Ben Brown and John Rager officiating. Interment will follow at Ohio City Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 - 7 p.m., Wednesday.

Preferred memorials are to the First Baptist Church or the American Heart Association.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.