John Sauer
John Sauer, 76, of Mt. Carmel, ND passed away at his farmstead on Saturday, January 31, 2009.
John Alphonse Sauer was born November 27, 1932 the seventh child of Peter and Clara (Kartes) Sauer at his family home near Mt. Carmel, ND. He attended school at Mt. Carmel for ten years and went on to graduate from Central High in Devils Lake in the class of 1951. He worked on the family farm from that time until December 1, 1954 when he entered the United States Army. He spent 21 months in active duty mainly in West Texas. He was Honorably Discharged and returned to his family’s farm. John was united in marriage to Alfreda Schneider on June 18, 1958 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Mt. Carmel, ND. They made their home on the Sauer Family farm. They purchased the farm from his parents in 1961 and were able to build a new home there in 1964. They built up a beef and dairy cattle business along with raising crops. John was active in the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church where he sang in the Parish Choir, was a lector,served on the Parish Council, and helped with the church cemetery. He founded the Little Pembina 4-H club with Leona Schneider and his children went on to become very active in the club. John was a 4-H leader for 28 years. He also acted as secretary of the Cavalier County Livestock Association since 1981.
He is survived by his wife Alfreda of Mt. Carmel,
Children:
Laurie (Philip) Kraemer of Grand Forks, ND
Angela (Phillip) Gapp of Harwood, ND
Jeffrey (Debbie) Sauer of Long Prairie, MN
Christine (Lt. Col. Bruce) Bartholomew of Ft. Belvoir, VA
Virginia (Rick) Fasching of Bozeman, MT
Carmelita (Robert) DeMaria of Parker, CO
Julie (John) Woodbury of Stanley, ND
Vanessa (Paul) Anderson of Harvey, ND
Bonnie (Galen) Scheresky of Max, ND
Alicia (Christopher) Hoffarth of Valley City, ND
42 Grandchildren and one great-grandchild
Brothers and sisters:
Norma Celestine (Sister M. Carmelita OSF) of St. Francis Convent in Hankinson, ND
Bernice Bodensteiner of Grand Forks, ND
Patricia (Herbert) Bodensteiner of Walhalla
Lloyd Sauer of Langdon, ND
Sister-in-law Betty Sauer of Langdon, ND
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Clarence, Dennis and Joseph and a sister Anna Fischer
VISITATION will begin at 4:oo O ’Clock with a 7 O ‘Clock Prayer Service all at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon, ND.
SERVICES will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday February 4, 2009 at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church of Mt .Carmel, ND
INTERMENT Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Cemetery of Mt. Carmel, ND
CONDOLENCES
Alicia and family - We were sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and paryers.
Mike and Cindy
Dear Alfreda and family. My sincerest sympathy in the loss of John. It is hard to believe he is really gone, He will be greatly missed by you all, I know what a huge person he was in all your lives, I was hoping to make it up for the funeral but it is just not possible.
Take care to all. Kids, take good care of your mother.
Love Kathy (Gapp) Iverson
To Alfreda, children, grandchildren, brother,sisters, nephews and nieces:
Sincere condolences for your sudden loss of John.
Betty (Schill) Ottesen
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. John will always be remembered as a loving husband and father and great grandpa to the many grandchildren. His personality was such that one couldn't help but like him as he was always a kind loving friendly wonderful person. That smile was always there. George Scheresky
Vanessa and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss! You are in my prayers.
Chelle (Michelle Bradley) LeMier
: John will be missed by us all. We are so sorry we can't make it. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Cheryl Schrader-Cloutier
sorry to hear of John's sudden death I always enjoyed visting sorry we will not be at this time greet all the family for us Iona & allan DuBois
Alicia, Chris, Stephie and Marissa,
We were saddened to hear of your father's passing but always know he is in a better place and looking down on you with love. There are so many loving memories to cherish.
And to other important members of his family Mrs. Sauer how blessed you must feel to have so much love and support around you. To the other children bless each one of you and cherish each loving memory.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. God Bless.
Mike, Kari, Lindsay & Kelsey
My (our)sympathy and prayers to you, Alfreda, and all the children and their families. I still remember when you were there for me when Don died in August and I am happy for that rememberence. God Bless all of you.
Sister Dianna Hell and Sister Norma Jean Ganje, Oakes, ND
Dear Aunt Alfreda & Family, Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to all of you.
Uncle John will be so greatly missed by everyone who knew him!
Our deepest sympathies,
With Love, Janet & Mike Kosanda and family
Alicia and Family, We were saddened to hear of your loss. Cherish the memories and May God Bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Lee & Dawn (Chaput) Gullingsrud & Family
To Alfreda, children, grandchildren, brother and sisters.
May you find comfort and strength in the Lord.
Patty (Schill) Domagala
To Alfreda and the entire Sauer family. We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. DAve and Doreen Kartes
To the entire Sauer family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Donny, Tanya, Donavan and Jory Lill
Aunt Alfreda and family:
We wish we could be with you today, but want to let you know Our heart and prayers are with you and ask God's blessing to comfort you.
Love & Prayers
Ellen & Monte Sipma and family
To Alfreda, children, grandchildren, brother and sisters.
May you find comfort and strength in the Lord.
Patty (Schill) Domagala
We wish to express our deepest condolences to all of you in the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. Mr.Sauer was a fine person, dedicated to his family, his community, his church and his work on the land. Please know we wish you peace at this sad time.
May your aching hearts be full, Charles and Penny Swanum (Paul A.'s eldest sister).
