Samuel J. Holsopple, age 88, left this earthly world for his heavenly home on February 14, 2015 with his loving wife by his side. He was born on January 30, 1927 to Emery and Lucinda Lehman Holsopple. He grew up on a farm helping on the family farm and the family's threshing crew. He accepted Christ as his Savior in his youth. On April 20, 1946, he married Ida Alwine. Upon their marriage they started farming a farm on Ham Ridge Road near Davidsville, PA. In 1955 Sam was called up for service. Because of his Mennonite beliefs of peace and nonresistance, he chose an alternate service. He and Ida sold their cows and moved to Rittman, OH. While there, he worked at Rittman's Old Folks Home. Two years later, they returned to the farm close to Davidsville and started farming again. Sam and Ida remained in Pennsylvania until 1987, when they sold the farm and moved to Pettisville, OH. He worked at Bil Jax, Archbold for 10 years. After retirement, he took a job at Sauder Village as a costumed guide. He also peeled potatoes at the Barn Restaurant. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Erma (Elden) Short, two brothers, Elvin (Rena) Holsopple, and Paul (Julie) Holsopple. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ida (Alwine) Holsopple; Children: Deb Bindschadler, DeLeon Springs, FL; Sam (Robin) Holsopple, Pettisville, OH; Darla (Chuck) Rohrs, Wauseon, OH; and Bill (Beth) Holsopple, Archbold, OH. Grandchildren: Shonah Tillman, Apryl (Rafael) Nutter Hernandez, Breanna (Chris) Champagne, Hannah Holsopple and fiancé Todd Navaeu, Daniel Holsopple and Rebekah Holsopple. Three great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren He was a member of North Clinton Mennonite Church, Wauseon. Memorial services will be held on Thursday at 11 AM at the North Clinton Mennonite Church with Pastors Brad Faler, Glen Coblentz and Bill Holsopple officiating. Interment will precede at 10 AM in the Pettisville Cemetery. Friends may call at Fairlawn Chapel from 2-8 PM on Wednesday. Family suggest memorial donation be made to North Clinton Mennonite Church, Fairlawn Nursing Facility or charity of donor's choice.