Virginia A. Samietz, 94, Rock Springs, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025.

Virginia Adele Samietz was born on November 10, 1930 in Cody, to Fredrick Lloyd McJunkin and Erna Mae Horner. She moved to Superior with her family when she was six years old and she grew up in Superior, attending schools there, graduating from Superior High School in 1948.

On June 25, 1949, Virginia Adele McJunkin and Carl Samietz were united in marriage in Green River, celebrating more than 71 years together, until Carl’s passing in 2021. They began their family life together in Superior, raising their five children, and moving to Rock Springs in 1967. Virginia and Carl spent their entire life in Wyoming, enjoying time with family and friends, especially grandchildren, relaxing at their cabin they buil

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