Samuel G. Hernandez

Samuel G. Hernandez, age 68, passed away surrounded by his family at home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born in San Antonio, TX, December 23, 1955, son of the late Jose and Francisca (Nee: Gomez) Hernandez.

The family moved to the Kenosha/ Racine area when Sam was a toddler. He grew up in Racine and graduated from Washington Park High School, “Class of 1973”. On June 26, 1993, in Racine, Sam married the love of his life, Angela B. Wilson. They shared 40 years together and were blessed with 5 children. Sam was employed by the City of Racine with the Department of Public Works retiring in 2012. Sam had a passion for fishing and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He will be remembered for his “smart ass” sense of humor and his storytelling. Above all he treasured time spent with his family especially his grandchildren. Sam was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be dearly missed.

Surviving are his wife, Angi; children, Sammy Hernandez, Michele (Bryan) Roemer, Jessica Malacara, Antonio Hernandez, Annalicia Hernandez; grandchildren, Tyler, Miranda, Avianah, Graciela, Aliciana, Jordyn, Malaky, Milana, and one on the way; mother-in-law, Carole Wilson; in-laws, Teri (Nic) Orno, JoEll (Dan) Thomas; sister-in-law, Chris (Jake) Jacobsen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe and Henry, and his father-in-law, Lawrence Wilson.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, Saturday, April 20, 2024, 4 pm with Pastor Lupe Torres officiating. Relatives and friends may meet prior to the service 2-4 pm.

God saw him getting tired,

And a cure was not to be;

So He put his arms around him,

And whispered, “Come To Me”.

With tearful eyes we watched him suffer,

And saw him slowly fade away;

Although we loved him dearly,

We could not make him stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,

hard working hands put to rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us,

He only takes the best.