Robert "Sam" Belisle was born on February 17, 1944 in Santa Maria, California to Clarence and Carol (Benhardt) Belisle. As a very young child, the family moved to Minnesota and made their home in the Twin Cities area. Sam graduated from Fridley High School, and after graduation worked in the Twin Cities. He later attended WITC for mechanical drawing and eventually took a job with Doughboy in the engineering department where he was a faithful worker for many years. During this time, he moved to Georgetown Township, WI and was united in marriage to Judy Sherrard. The couple was married for a short time, and during that time were blessed with one son, Chris. Sam enjoyed 50's Rock and Roll music and vintage cars, and road rallies that he was the master mind of. He liked reading, especially science fiction, and looked forward to his "annual" birthday party every year. Sam passed away on April 5, 2011 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He was still living in Georgetown Township at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son, Chris (Tracy) Belisle; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Heather, and Amber and great grandchild Skyler. Sam is also survived by brothers, Gene (Sandy) and Alan ( Mary Lu) Belisle. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Chris Belisle, Gene Belisle, Alan Belisle, Jerry Belle-Isle, Errol Clark, Cedric Solland, Gary Bellis, Lee Sherrard, and Steve Sherrard. Honorary pallbearers are Art Belle-Isle and Mark Potvin.