Michael D. Sampson

Michael D. Sampson, 39, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was the husband of Klete C. Griffin with whom he shared nearly 15 years, the past four and a half in marriage.  Born in Coatesville, PA he was the son of Walter D. and Judith L. Nitzenberger Sampson of Christiana, PA.

Michael was an area resident all his life and a 1999 graduate of the Octorara High School. After high school he continued his education at the Center for The Arts and Technology Brandywine Campus graduating in 2002 as an LPN. He was dedicated to his patients and highly regarded by his co-workers for the past 16 years at Harrison Senior Living in Christiana, PA. Michael was a fantastic nurse.

Michael had many friends at Bush River Yacht Club on the Chesapeake Bay, where he often spent summer weekends boating with Klete aboard their boat the Felony 1.

Michael loved large American automobiles, especially Cadillacs and Lincolns. He spent hours tinkering with and maintaining his “toys” in the garage. He gained this mechanical aptitude from helping his Father work on cars when he was a teenager.

A true history buff, Michael enjoyed watching historical documentaries, visiting museums and exploring antique shops near and far. He was particularly intrigued by the World War II era.

Michael was a loving son and brother, who enjoyed a very close relationship with his family. Mike loved animals, especially his and Klete’s Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Bernie and Elton. He was also extremely attached to the many cats who lived with Walt, Judy, and Andrea.

Klete loved and adored Michael and the years of wonderful times they had together. Michael was such a kind and caring husband. He will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.

He is survived, in addition to his husband and parents, by his sister Andrea N. Sampson of Christiana and her fiance John Krempa, Jr. of Coatesville, his maternal grandmother Geraldine Nitzenberger of Parkesburg, paternal grandmother Jean Winchester of West Chester, PA, his in-laws, Melvin C. and Sylvia J. Griffin of Port St Lucie, FL, sister-in-law Kara L. Johnson and nephew Cayson M. Johnson of Islamorada, FL. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather Stanley Sampson and maternal grandfather William Nitzenberger.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA with visitation from 11:30 to 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center, 848 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com