Adrian, MI – Adrian’s longest serving Mayor Samuel Rye has passed away at the age of 76.
Sam moved with his family from Alabama to Michigan at the age of 8 when his dad and uncles relocated during the automotive boom of the 1950’s. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1962 and then attended Adrian College. He married his high school sweetheart, Pat, in 1966
He worked his entire career at Walter Frazier and Associates Land Surveyors, becoming owner until his retirement in 2010.
He served the City of Adrian as a Commissioner beginning in 1989 and becoming the longest serving mayor being re-elected for five consecutive terms from 1995 through 2005. He was active in the Adrian Jaycees and the Adrian Rotary where he formed many lifelong friendships. He also served on many local and state nonprofit boards, and most recently the Lenawee County Historical Society.
Funeral services for Sam Rye will take place today at 4 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
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*Media courtesy of the Wagley Funeral Homes*