Portage - RESCONICH - Dr. Samuel 91, of Portage, passed away Jan. 8, 2025, at home. Born July 31, 1933, in Portage, the son of Karl and Mary (Patney) Resconich. Deceased family members include his parents; brothers, George Resconich and Father Emil Resconich, T.O.R; and sister, Dorothy M. "Pee Wee" Resconich. Sam is survived by several nieces and nephews. St. Francis University, Class of 1954 (chemistry major, math minor), Ph.D. in chemistry from Purdue University in 1960, and St. Francis University professor of chemistry, 1960-2000. Retired as professor emeritus of chemistry in 2000. April 1970 - honor society faculty citation presented by Father Vincent Negherbon, T.O.R. 25-Year plaque read the following: 'Doc' Sam has won the affection and admiration of a generation of students of organic chemistry by his example and challenge for discipline and excellence. Through his quiet professional manner, he has gained the esteem both of the college community and of his civic community. To Dr. Resconich, gentleman, scholar, and master teacher, we present this plaque in recognition of 25 years of loyalty and dedicated service to St. Francis College. Dr. Sam was an avid sports fan, enjoyed bowling and loved to play golf. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Portage, and he was a parish advisory council board member. Friends will be received from 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesday at SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Portage, where Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Portage. Father James Spontak, celebrant. Committal will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Portage. The Resconich family is being served by the Serenko-Claar Funeral Home, PC, Portage. Online condolences may be made at serenkoclaarfuneralhome.com.