Samuel D. Shrauger, 89, of Havre, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Northern Montana Care Center. Sam's family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Montana Hope Project, P.O. Box 5927, Helena, MT 59604, or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Sam was born on May 23, 1927, in Havre to Chet and Ethel (Caughren) Shrauger.  He was raised on the family farm north of  Havre, attending country school through 8 ^th grade.  While Sam attended Havre High School, he worked for Great Northern Railroad and on the family farm with his mom and dad, which was established in 1909.  Following graduation in 1945, he took over the family farm and ranch raising grain, cows, horses, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and geese.  Sam married Mary Jean Harvey in 1947 and the couple were blessed with three children.  Sadly, in February 2004, Sam lost the love of his life after a wonderful 57 years.

Sam enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching football, and playing poker.  He also loved and broke horses; his true passion was agriculture and raising cattle.  Sam was a member of the Farmers' Grain Exchange, serving as both Chairman and Director from 1957-1987.  He was also a member of the Montana Stockgrowers' Association, a founding member of the St. Joe Fire Department, served on the Simpson Route School Board, worked as an election judge, and was a long-time member of the Havre Elks and Havre Eagles Club.  He also helped found the North Havre Community Hall.

Sam was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary "Jean" Shrauger; his parents, Chet and Ethel Shrauger; his sisters, Thea Williams and Jacqueline Shrauger; his son, Kevin Shrauger; his grandson, Travis Keller; and his great-grandson, Ian Carleton.