Mr. Samson O. Fayemi

Samson Olajide Fayemi was born on June 28, 1947, to the union of Benjamin Adewale and Elizabeth Omoniyi Fayemi in Ibadan, Nigeria. His parents gave him the Christian nome of Samson from the Bible and Olajide, which means "wealth come olive", Jide, as siblings and childhood friends knew him, was the oldest of four children. He attended St. James Church Oke-Bola in Ibadan, and later joined Zion Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Milwaukee under the leadership of Pastor Julian Jasper Jr. Samson attended Baptist Primary School in Idikan and New Eden Primary School Mokola Hill in Ibadan. He later attended Premier Grammar School Abeokuta located in Ogun State for high school. After graduation, he started working at The Federal Department of Agricultural Research Moore Plantation in Ibadan. He saved the money he earned and used it to move to the United States to further his education. He started at the Central YMCA Community College in Chicago, IL, and later attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee majoring in business. He knew education could provide opportunities, so he encouraged his children, nieces, and nephews to pursue one. He financially helped his nieces and nephews so they could have on education and in turn provide for their families. Samson was employed a S eel Warehouse as a supervisor for 28 years, until health issues caused him to leave. His health did no de er him from working so he later worked for 6 ears as a supervisor at the Wisconsin Center of e Blind, until his health declined further. Before his health declined and he could not work anymore, Samson worked hard to provide for his family abroad and in the United States. He built his family a house in Nigeria and traveled there to see it when it was completed. He would always tell his children 'not Nigeria does not have the same programs as the United States. Which is why he worked hard to help them as well. He would say whatever you do in life remember, always help your family especially your mother. While living in Chicago, he married Sara Smith. To this union was born a daughter, Emma Kareen, affectionately known by her nickname, Yinka. Samson later moved to Milwaukee and married Emma Summerville. Together they raised three sons, Nicholas, Tayo, and Adewale (named after his father). Samson departed life on August 5, 20-23 and was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Elizabeth; nephew, Sodiq; niece, Olamide. He leaves behind to cherish his memory to his brother, Adetunji Raimi Fayemi; two sisters, Lucian Oluranti Akinpelu (Kunle), and Grace Adetola Akinwale (Olutunji) all of Ibadan, Nigeria; children, Emma Kareen of Chicago, IL Nicholas (Kim) and Tayo (Kelly) of Houston, TX, Adewale of Milwaukee, WI; grandchildren, Dejoun, Kenasia, Enadiya, Edris of Chicago, IL and Amara of Houston, TX; nieces, Adeola, Temitayo, Dorcas, and Mirabel; nephews, Bimbola, Oloniyi. and James all of Ibadan, Nigeria. He will also be missed by Emma Summerville Fayemi of Milwaukee and a host of other relatives and close friends in Nigeria and the US.

Mr. Samson O. Fayemi

June 28, 1947 - August 5, 2023