Rev. Samuel Karebu Wanjau, 66

July 26, 2024

Rev. Samuel Karebu Wanjau, 66, resident of Millersville, Pennsylvania went home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 26, 2024. He passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Nyandarua County, Kenya, he was the 4th born son of the late Stephen Wanjau Githuku and Ruth Wanjiku Wanjau. His siblings were the late Rebecca Mbugua, Peter Githuku, the late Hannah Ndaiga, David Maina, Paul Karuiru, Miriam Wambui and Joseph Mwangi.

He was the loving husband of Ruth (Kieru) Karebu, with whom he had shared over 38 years of marriage. In addition to his wife Ruth Nyambura Karebu, he is survived by two daughters, Ruth Wanjiku and Miriam Waceke; and his grandchildren, Eden Hope, Uhuru Samuel, Empress Seraphina, Charlotte Louise, Caleb Jeffrey, and Cayden Samuel.

Sam received his Bachelors degree in Theology and Masters degree in Psychology from the Lancaster Bible College. He was a follower of Jesus Christ and a founding member of the African Community Church of Lancaster. He played a key role in establishing their own church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 2001. With over 45 years of active service to the body of Christ, Reverend Sam also served in Key leadership positions in the churches and communities in Kenya and the USA.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:45AM on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the African Community Church of Lancaster, 8 W. Colebrook St, Manheim, PA 17545. The burial service will follow in Rohrerstown Mennonite cemetery, 601 Rohrerstown Rd, Lancaster PA 17603.