Gordon Arthur

Sauer

Gordon Arthur Sauer, of Temperance, MI, died October 30, 2013 from complications of a stroke at the age of 87. He was born at home to Ruth and Walter Sauer in South Bend, Indiana. After high school, he attended Purdue for 1 year, then enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in San Francisco for several years during WW II.
After the service he attended Valparaiso University where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1949. While at Valpo, he met Dorothy Reed. They were married in 1948 and had twin daughters, Cynthia and Claudia, born in 1951.
His employment included, Doehler Jarvis-Toledo, Champion Spark Plug-Toledo, Chrysler in Kokomo, IN, and Mercy Hospital, Monroe, MI where he was a comptroller. He retired from La-Z-Boy chair Co. in Monroe, MI as a Collection and Credit manager.
Some of the activities he enjoyed were singing in a Monroe Barbershop Chorus, along with spending time at his cottage in the Irish Hills, MI for the past 30 years. He also served on the board of the Salvation Army in Monroe, MI for 15 years.
Gordon attended Memorial Lutheran Church where he was very active. He served as Sunday School Superintendant, Walther League Advisor, played on softball teams and sang in the choir.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Cynthia and Claudia; grandchildren, Stephanie and Sarah Hensley; great grandchildren, Kayla Hensley and Lance Crisp; brother, Eugene; nephews, Steve and Eric and niece, Cheri, all of Missouri.
Visitation will be held at the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave. (at Woodley Rd.) on Sunday from 12-6 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday from Memorial Lutheran Church, 3215 Douglas Rd., at 10:30 a.m. Interment Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. The family prefers memorial contributions to Memorial Lutheran Church, Gentiva Hospice or the charity of the donor's choice.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Parcliffe and Gentiva Hospice for the wonderful care given to Gordon.