James J. "Jim" Sauer, age 88, of 1217 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest Sunday evening, September 17, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jim died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and faithful canine companion, Lucy Lou.
Jim was born on May 31, 1929, in Manitowoc County, Town of Franklin. The son of late Wencil and Theresa (Spurney) Sauer, he was raised in Franklin and graduated from East De Pere High School, class of 1947. On November 27, 1948, he married the love of his life, Adeline Foreyt, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Reedsville. Jim loved Adeline fiercely and was a devoted family man, dearly loved by his wife, his children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends.
Jim began his farming career on the Sauer farm near Menchalville before working with Norval and Jean Dvorak on their farm. Eventually he embarked upon a career as a welder and steam fitter for Manitowoc Ship Building Local #443. After that, he became a member of the Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local #400. Jim was especially proud of his involvement in the construction of the Two Creeks and Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plants prior to his retirement in 1983.
Jim was a multifaceted man with an impeccable work ethic. A natural outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing trips with his children and grandchildren, Jim also enjoyed friendly fishing competitions with his best friend and partner in life, Adeline. They both loved dancing and polka. In possession of an unbelievable memory, he was fond of reminiscing about his childhood. Never forgetting a name or a face, Jim had an uncanny ability to make new friends. He enjoyed frequent trips to Oneida for bingo with his wife and family; any card game was fair game. Jim was also a talented artist who enjoyed woodworking and made many beautiful gifts for his family and friends.
Jim was a past member of St. Boniface Parish and St. Boniface Athletic Club. He was very pleased to give his children a good Catholic education. He was an assistant Boy Scout Leader with Troop # 6 at St. Boniface Parish. Jim was a current member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Survivors include his beloved wife: Adeline Sauer, Manitowoc; his six children: Susan (Charles) Hein, Two Rivers; Gregory Sauer, Manitowoc; Steve (Jane) Sauer, Manitowoc; Thomas (Susan) Sauer, Manitowoc; James (Lisa) Sauer, Oak Hills, CA; Mary Cherney-Sauer, Victorville, CA; eight grandchildren: Jason (Jennie) Hein, Boulder, CO; Erin Hein, Two Rivers' Jesse Sauer, Manitowoc; Vanessa Sauer, Madison; Michaela Sauer, Manitowoc; Jeremy (Ashley) Sauer, Chino, CA Jennifer Sauer, Oak Hills, CA; Jimmy Sauer, Oak Hills, CA; two step-grandchildren: Timothy Belongie, Manitowoc; Heath Belongie, Manitowoc; four great-grandchildren: Benny Hein; Hailey & Lauryn Sauer; Scarlett Sauer; two step-great-grandchildren: Jayme Belongie; Mitchell Belongie; three brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law: Paul (Dorothy) Foreyt, Manitowoc; Emily (Russ) Ruether, Manitowoc; Marie Lasee, Manitowoc; Francis (Joyce) Foreyt, Victorville, CA; three faithful canine companions: Lucy Lou; Patches; Carmella. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wencil & Theresa Sauer; one grandson: Benjamin Jon Wesley Sauer; one brother and sister-in-law: Raymond (Agnes) Sauer; six sisters and five brothers-in law: Agnes (Emil) Decker; Lillian (Adolph) Mazna; Catherine (Joseph) Shusta; Mayme (Joseph) Decker; Clara (Harvey) Petska; Anna Sauer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: George (Eleanore) Jung; Helen (Vince) Samz; LeRoy Lasee; Pat Foreyt; one nephew: Brian Ruether.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Grand, 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. The Rev. Mark Mleziva will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at the Knollwood Mausoleum.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sep 21 2017
Jim was born on May 31, 1929, in Manitowoc County, Town of Franklin. The son of late Wencil and Theresa (Spurney) Sauer, he was raised in Franklin and graduated from East De Pere High School, class of 1947. On November 27, 1948, he married the love of his life, Adeline Foreyt, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Reedsville. Jim loved Adeline fiercely and was a devoted family man, dearly loved by his wife, his children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends.
Jim began his farming career on the Sauer farm near Menchalville before working with Norval and Jean Dvorak on their farm. Eventually he embarked upon a career as a welder and steam fitter for Manitowoc Ship Building Local #443. After that, he became a member of the Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local #400. Jim was especially proud of his involvement in the construction of the Two Creeks and Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plants prior to his retirement in 1983.
Jim was a multifaceted man with an impeccable work ethic. A natural outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing trips with his children and grandchildren, Jim also enjoyed friendly fishing competitions with his best friend and partner in life, Adeline. They both loved dancing and polka. In possession of an unbelievable memory, he was fond of reminiscing about his childhood. Never forgetting a name or a face, Jim had an uncanny ability to make new friends. He enjoyed frequent trips to Oneida for bingo with his wife and family; any card game was fair game. Jim was also a talented artist who enjoyed woodworking and made many beautiful gifts for his family and friends.
Jim was a past member of St. Boniface Parish and St. Boniface Athletic Club. He was very pleased to give his children a good Catholic education. He was an assistant Boy Scout Leader with Troop # 6 at St. Boniface Parish. Jim was a current member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Survivors include his beloved wife: Adeline Sauer, Manitowoc; his six children: Susan (Charles) Hein, Two Rivers; Gregory Sauer, Manitowoc; Steve (Jane) Sauer, Manitowoc; Thomas (Susan) Sauer, Manitowoc; James (Lisa) Sauer, Oak Hills, CA; Mary Cherney-Sauer, Victorville, CA; eight grandchildren: Jason (Jennie) Hein, Boulder, CO; Erin Hein, Two Rivers' Jesse Sauer, Manitowoc; Vanessa Sauer, Madison; Michaela Sauer, Manitowoc; Jeremy (Ashley) Sauer, Chino, CA Jennifer Sauer, Oak Hills, CA; Jimmy Sauer, Oak Hills, CA; two step-grandchildren: Timothy Belongie, Manitowoc; Heath Belongie, Manitowoc; four great-grandchildren: Benny Hein; Hailey & Lauryn Sauer; Scarlett Sauer; two step-great-grandchildren: Jayme Belongie; Mitchell Belongie; three brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law: Paul (Dorothy) Foreyt, Manitowoc; Emily (Russ) Ruether, Manitowoc; Marie Lasee, Manitowoc; Francis (Joyce) Foreyt, Victorville, CA; three faithful canine companions: Lucy Lou; Patches; Carmella. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wencil & Theresa Sauer; one grandson: Benjamin Jon Wesley Sauer; one brother and sister-in-law: Raymond (Agnes) Sauer; six sisters and five brothers-in law: Agnes (Emil) Decker; Lillian (Adolph) Mazna; Catherine (Joseph) Shusta; Mayme (Joseph) Decker; Clara (Harvey) Petska; Anna Sauer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: George (Eleanore) Jung; Helen (Vince) Samz; LeRoy Lasee; Pat Foreyt; one nephew: Brian Ruether.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Grand, 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. The Rev. Mark Mleziva will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at the Knollwood Mausoleum.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sep 21 2017
James J. "Jim" Sauer, age 88, of 1217 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest Sunday evening, September 17, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jim died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and faithful canine companion, Lucy Lou.
Jim was born on May 31, 1929, in Manitowoc County, Town of Franklin. The son of late Wencil and Theresa (Spurney) Sauer, he was raised in Franklin and graduated from East De Pere High School, class of 1947. On November 27, 1948, he married the love of his life, Adeline Foreyt, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Reedsville. Jim loved Adeline fiercely and was a devoted family man, dearly loved by his wife, his children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends.
Jim began his farming career on the Sauer farm near Menchalville before working with Norval and Jean Dvorak on their farm. Eventually he embarked upon a career as a welder and steam fitter for Manitowoc Ship Building Local #443. After that, he became a member of the Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local #400. Jim was especially proud of his involvement in the construction of the Two Creeks and Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plants prior to his retirement in 1983.
Jim was a multifaceted man with an impeccable work ethic. A natural outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing trips with his children and grandchildren, Jim also enjoyed friendly fishing competitions with his best friend and partner in life, Adeline. They both loved dancing and polka. In possession of an unbelievable memory, he was fond of reminiscing about his childhood. Never forgetting a name or a face, Jim had an uncanny ability to make new friends. He enjoyed frequent trips to Oneida for bingo with his wife and family; any card game was fair game. Jim was also a talented artist who enjoyed woodworking and made many beautiful gifts for his family and friends.
Jim was a past member of St. Boniface Parish and St. Boniface Athletic Club. He was very pleased to give his children a good Catholic education. He was an assistant Boy Scout Leader with Troop # 6 at St. Boniface Parish. Jim was a current member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Survivors include his beloved wife: Adeline Sauer, Manitowoc; his six children: Susan (Charles) Hein, Two Rivers; Gregory Sauer, Manitowoc; Steve (Jane) Sauer, Manitowoc; Thomas (Susan) Sauer, Manitowoc; James (Lisa) Sauer, Oak Hills, CA; Mary Cherney-Sauer, Victorville, CA; eight grandchildren: Jason (Jennie) Hein, Boulder, CO; Erin Hein, Two Rivers' Jesse Sauer, Manitowoc; Vanessa Sauer, Madison; Michaela Sauer, Manitowoc; Jeremy (Ashley) Sauer, Chino, CA Jennifer Sauer, Oak Hills, CA; Jimmy Sauer, Oak Hills, CA; two step-grandchildren: Timothy Belongie, Manitowoc; Heath Belongie, Manitowoc; four great-grandchildren: Benny Hein; Hailey & Lauryn Sauer; Scarlett Sauer; two step-great-grandchildren: Jayme Belongie; Mitchell Belongie; three brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law: Paul (Dorothy) Foreyt, Manitowoc; Emily (Russ) Ruether, Manitowoc; Marie Lasee, Manitowoc; Francis (Joyce) Foreyt, Victorville, CA; three faithful canine companions: Lucy Lou; Patches; Carmella. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wencil & Theresa Sauer; one grandson: Benjamin Jon Wesley Sauer; one brother and sister-in-law: Raymond (Agnes) Sauer; six sisters and five brothers-in law: Agnes (Emil) Decker; Lillian (Adolph) Mazna; Catherine (Joseph) Shusta; Mayme (Joseph) Decker; Clara (Harvey) Petska; Anna Sauer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: George (Eleanore) Jung; Helen (Vince) Samz; LeRoy Lasee; Pat Foreyt; one nephew: Brian Ruether.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Grand, 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. The Rev. Mark Mleziva will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at the Knollwood Mausoleum.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sep 21 2017
Jim was born on May 31, 1929, in Manitowoc County, Town of Franklin. The son of late Wencil and Theresa (Spurney) Sauer, he was raised in Franklin and graduated from East De Pere High School, class of 1947. On November 27, 1948, he married the love of his life, Adeline Foreyt, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Reedsville. Jim loved Adeline fiercely and was a devoted family man, dearly loved by his wife, his children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends.
Jim began his farming career on the Sauer farm near Menchalville before working with Norval and Jean Dvorak on their farm. Eventually he embarked upon a career as a welder and steam fitter for Manitowoc Ship Building Local #443. After that, he became a member of the Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local #400. Jim was especially proud of his involvement in the construction of the Two Creeks and Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plants prior to his retirement in 1983.
Jim was a multifaceted man with an impeccable work ethic. A natural outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing trips with his children and grandchildren, Jim also enjoyed friendly fishing competitions with his best friend and partner in life, Adeline. They both loved dancing and polka. In possession of an unbelievable memory, he was fond of reminiscing about his childhood. Never forgetting a name or a face, Jim had an uncanny ability to make new friends. He enjoyed frequent trips to Oneida for bingo with his wife and family; any card game was fair game. Jim was also a talented artist who enjoyed woodworking and made many beautiful gifts for his family and friends.
Jim was a past member of St. Boniface Parish and St. Boniface Athletic Club. He was very pleased to give his children a good Catholic education. He was an assistant Boy Scout Leader with Troop # 6 at St. Boniface Parish. Jim was a current member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Survivors include his beloved wife: Adeline Sauer, Manitowoc; his six children: Susan (Charles) Hein, Two Rivers; Gregory Sauer, Manitowoc; Steve (Jane) Sauer, Manitowoc; Thomas (Susan) Sauer, Manitowoc; James (Lisa) Sauer, Oak Hills, CA; Mary Cherney-Sauer, Victorville, CA; eight grandchildren: Jason (Jennie) Hein, Boulder, CO; Erin Hein, Two Rivers' Jesse Sauer, Manitowoc; Vanessa Sauer, Madison; Michaela Sauer, Manitowoc; Jeremy (Ashley) Sauer, Chino, CA Jennifer Sauer, Oak Hills, CA; Jimmy Sauer, Oak Hills, CA; two step-grandchildren: Timothy Belongie, Manitowoc; Heath Belongie, Manitowoc; four great-grandchildren: Benny Hein; Hailey & Lauryn Sauer; Scarlett Sauer; two step-great-grandchildren: Jayme Belongie; Mitchell Belongie; three brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law: Paul (Dorothy) Foreyt, Manitowoc; Emily (Russ) Ruether, Manitowoc; Marie Lasee, Manitowoc; Francis (Joyce) Foreyt, Victorville, CA; three faithful canine companions: Lucy Lou; Patches; Carmella. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wencil & Theresa Sauer; one grandson: Benjamin Jon Wesley Sauer; one brother and sister-in-law: Raymond (Agnes) Sauer; six sisters and five brothers-in law: Agnes (Emil) Decker; Lillian (Adolph) Mazna; Catherine (Joseph) Shusta; Mayme (Joseph) Decker; Clara (Harvey) Petska; Anna Sauer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: George (Eleanore) Jung; Helen (Vince) Samz; LeRoy Lasee; Pat Foreyt; one nephew: Brian Ruether.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Grand, 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. The Rev. Mark Mleziva will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at the Knollwood Mausoleum.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sep 21 2017
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