Patricia A. Sauber, 89, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Valley View Health Campus in Fremont. She was born on October 14, 1932 in Tiffin, OH, the daughter of John and Thora (McGowan) Bland. She was a 1950 graduate of Tiffin Calvert High School and received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Bowling Green State University.
Pat married Gerald “Jerry” F. Sauber on December 27, 1952 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tiffin and he preceded her in death on March 15, 2021. Pat taught elementary school from 1967 to 1988; teaching at Sacred Heart Catholic School, Clyde St. Mary’s, St. Ann’s Catholic School and lastly for Fremont Public Schools. While retired, she continued her love for teaching at St. Andrew’s School in Myrtle Beach, SC from 1993 to 1997.
Pat was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed quilting, playing bridge, singing her favorite Irish songs and playing piano. Pat had many lifelong friendships and she easily made friends wherever she went. Her greatest joy was gathering her family; she loved them, and they loved her unconditionally.
Known as “Mom”, “Grandma” and “Grammie”, she is survived by her children, Mary Jane (David) Burks, Atlanta, GA, David (Mary) Sauber, Fremont, John (Sherry) Sauber, Oak Island, NC, Ann (Tim) Horst, Knoxville, TN, Dr. Timothy (Debra) Sauber, Sandusky, OH and Douglas Sauber, New London, NC; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; and sisters, Georgianna Widmer, Fostoria, OH and Kathleen Bohan, Ashburn, VA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald “Jerry” F. Sauber and sister, Rachael Repp.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2022; 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH with an hour of visitation prior to the service.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Heartland Hospice Care, 907 W. State St, Fremont, OH 43420.
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Brenda Blodgett
The Sauber family, you have my deepest sympathies with the loss of your mother. I grew up in the same neighborhood as all of you, and remember your mom as being so nice. I’m brought back to memories of the rope swing that took us across the creek, (or INTO the creek), in your back yard! God rest her soul in Heaven as she rejoins your dad.
Chris Burkart
Our condolences to the whole family. Some of my best childhood memories of Pat are from our family reunions at the Izaak Walton.
Chris and Patti Burkart
Calvert Catholic Schools
With Heartfelt Sympathy…may she rest in God’s loving embrace.
Diane L Riehl
Sauber Family,
You are in our thought and prayers at this time. I am sure your dad was there to great her upon her arrival. She sure was a great person, and helped many students out, including myself. Mom is sad to have lost another friend.
Diane (Snider) Riehl
Ruth Rollins
My Sincere condolences to the family of Patricia Sauber. I only knew Pat for a short time but during that time she was a pure joy to be around. Her love for the Lord and her family was very evident in every visit I had with her and even though I was there as her caretaker from Action Angels I felt more like I was visiting a dear friend. She will definitely be missed by all those that have know her. She touched my life for sure!! Prayers for all of you in the days ahead!!
Margaret A Zoll
My dear family,
You know how close since high school we have been with your parents. My heart goes out to you in your loss.
I fully intended to attend the funeral but I have been diagnosed with COVID so exposing you would not be a good thing. 🙂
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have no phone numbers or addresses for any of you but would like to keep in touch if agreeable with you. 🙂
Love you all, Peggy Zoll
Julie
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Rick and Rende Beeker
Dave, Mary and the Sauber family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
David Bain
Sorry for the loss of your Mother