John Edward Sauer

age 83, of Centerville, passed away Friday, July 12, 2002. He was a 1937 graduate of Roosevelt High School. John was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, stationed in the Pacific Theatre in the 37th Division with 136th Field Artillery. He was a toolmaker for M & M Precision Systems, retiring in 1987. John was a longtime member of Central Christian Church and Trotwood Lodge F & AM #755. Preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Lillian Sauer; and 2 brothers, Don and Robert Sauer. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Alberta; 2 sons, John Sauer, Jr. and David and his wife, Gayla Sauer; daughter, Sandra and her husband ''Butch'' Ayers; 2 grandsons, Nathan and Mark Ayers; 2 granddaughters, Rachel Beck and Chantel Ayers-Kalish; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Richard and his wife, Anna Marie Sauer; and sister, Margaret and her husband, Fred Davidson. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville, with Pastor David Turner officiating. The family will greet friends from 6-8:00 PM, Tuesday, in the funeral home, with lodge services at 7:45 PM. Burial in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home's website at www.routsong.com.

Funeral Home:
Centerville Routsong Funeral Home
81 N. Main St.
Centerville, OH
US 45459