RACINE, WI AND ROCHESTER, MN – Samuel C. Meeks, 16, tragically passed away on Sunday December 13th 2020 due to injuries sustained from an auto accident.

Sam was born in Columbus, OH on July 6, 2004.  He attended St. Lucy School in Racine and Willow Creek Middle School in Rochester, MN.  He was currently a sophomore at Mayo High School in Rochester.

Sam was a young man with a big heart.  He was his family's gentle giant and a one of a kind soul. He enjoyed spending time skateboarding, playing basketball, visual arts, photography and being with his family and friends. His style was uniquely Sam, and he treasured his jewelry and colognes. He never missed an opportunity to show you how big his heart was and he always carried a little extra love  with him for whoever needed it. Sam always made you smile. He will be dearly missed by the many family and friends that were blessed to share their lives with him.

Sam is survived by his father, Robert Meeks of Rochester; his mother, Melissa (Mike Eickhorst) Carbajal of Racine; his brothers, Peyton and Ethan Meeks; his grandparents, Norman Meeks, Joan Grimble and Robin Quam; his great grandparents, Maria Carbajal, Gene Herman; his uncles and aunts, Tracy Limbert, Karen (John) Hendrickson, Lynda Meeks, Robert (Samantha) Quam, Sara Eeg, Julia (Emilio) Damian; as well as many dear cousins and extended family and friends.  Sam was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mario Carbajal; his great grandparents, Crescencio Carbajal, Robert and Adrienne Meeks, Roy and Mildred Grimble, Nancy Herman and James Smith; and his uncle Eric Carbajal.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Monday, December 21, 2020 for a visitation from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Samuel's friends are invited to bring a message, letter or memory they shared.   Masks and social distancing will be required.    In order to observe Covid restrictions, a private Mass of Christian Burial (invitation only) will take place at St. Lucy Catholic Church.  However, everyone is invited to watch via livestream by clicking on this link https://youtu.be/CvTPzMVxgEo at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday December 22, 2020. His interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.  A memorial fund has been set up in Sam's name and contributions can be made at any BMO Harris Bank location.(888-340-2265)

Service Details

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Monday, December 21, 2020 for a visitation from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m . Samuel's friends are invited to bring a message, letter or memory they shared.   Masks and social distancing will be required. In order to observe Covid restrictions, a private Mass of Christian Burial (invitation only) will take place at St. Lucy Catholic Church.

Everyone is invited to watch via livestream by clicking on this link on December 22nd at 11:00 a.m. https://youtu.be/CvTPzMVxgEo

Memorial Suggestions

A memorial fund has been set up in Sam's name and contributions can be made at any BMO Harris Bank location. (888-340-2265)

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