
Gerald F. Sauber, 88, of Fremont, OH passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Valley View Health Campus. He was born on December 31, 1932 in Tiffin, OH, the son of Benjamin and Pearl (Morehart) Sauber. He was a 1950 graduate of Calvert High School.
Jerry served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was awarded National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal (One Star), China Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
Jerry married Patricia Bland on December 27, 1952 and she survives. He worked at Whirlpool Corporation for thirty-eight years and retired as a supervisor in 1986. Jerry was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a Life member of the VFW. He enjoyed bowling, Pinochle and golfing.
Jerry is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Patricia Sauber, Fremont, OH; children, Mary Jane (David) Burks, Atlanta, GA, David (Mary) Sauber, Fremont, John (Sherry) Sauber, New London, NC, Ann (Tim) Horst, Knoxville, TN, Timothy (Debra) Sauber, Sandusky, OH and Douglas Sauber, New London, NC; brother, Michael (Judy) Sauber, Fremont; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents; sisters, LaDonna Sauber and Nadine Steinmetz.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2021; 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH with a gathering from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the church prior to mass.
The family is requesting that you wear a mask if you have not been vaccinated.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery will follow with military honors provided by the Fremont VFW and American Legion.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family below.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org/or donor’s choice.
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Kathy Gase Bowling
Very sorry for your loss, Mike. I worked for Jerry on line 4 at whirlpool. He was always smiling , and willing to help.
Dennis & Alyce Alexander
We are so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was such a sweet person , a true gem and a wonderful family man. His whole family is very special to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We love you.
Linda Heschel
Prayers to you all I’m so sorry for your loss
Jenny SanGregory
Mike and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. Love to all.
Tom Light
Sorry to here about Jerry’s passing. Remember all the good times we had in the past,
Sue Bowden
I am so sorry for your loss. Keep the special memories you have close to your hearts forever.
Judy Heschel
So sorry for your loss! It’s always hard to lose a loved one, especially during this time, but healing prayers are sent for you and your family!❤️❣️
Jeff and Aggie Mackey
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.
Kevin L Burkart
I am sorry for your loss Sauber Family.
Tom Steinmetz
To all of the Sauber family I send my deepest sympathy for your loss. I still have good memories of Jerry and send love and prayers to all of you.
Norma Riepenhoff
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So sorry, Pat. My thoughts and prayers are sent to you