Samuel Kidd

Samuel Kidd “Sammy” died unexpectedly at his home in Wayne, WI on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 93. Sam is survived by his son; Anthony (Dustene Simpson)-Kidd, step-daughter; Kristina (David) Lewis, step-son’s; Anthony (Lorie) Alvarez and Thomas (Debra) Alvarez, his grandchildren; Anthony Kidd, Kiondra Kidd, Benjamin Bernal, Anna-Maria Bernal, Vincent Alvarez, Blake Alvarez, Abegail Alvarez and many great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; Sanders and Mary (nee Woods) and his late wife Fern Kidd. Sam and Fern became an item after they met at the famous “Satin Dolls”.

Sam was born on May 9, 1931 in, Illinois to Sanders and Mary (nee Woods).

Sam was an accomplished musician, he loved jazz and played with the Paul Spencer band for many years, headlining at Caroline's Jazz Club in Milwaukee. In 2005 he won a WAMI Award for one of the best traditional jazz band core musicians along with others in the Paul Spencer Band. in 2006 Sam won the Bassist of the year award. Over the years Sam has played with many well-known musicians such as Duke Ellington and Lou Rawls, he was also in the movie Tightrope with Clint Eastwood.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday May2, 2025 from 12:00PM until 2:00PM at Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service 350 Main St. Lomira, WI 53048. Burial will follow.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Sam’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book can be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.