Robert William Sauer

Robert William Sauer, 86, formerly of Bennett, died peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, September 12, 2014 in Prairie Hills Assisted Living Center in Tipton. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 10:30 am, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tipton. Cremation rites will follow the funeral mass. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 - 7 pm at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton and one hour prior to the service at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Online condolences and pictures may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Robert William Sauer was born on July 12, 1928 in Muscatine, Iowa and was the son of Edward and Mae Grete Sauer. Robert was united in marriage to Helen Bernice Unkel in Zion Lutheran Church in Davenport on December 12, 1948. Robert was a farmer, gardener, grandpa, great grandpa and husband. He was a past 4-H leader, Conservation Club president, Farm Bureau Chairman, worked at Pioneer and Farm Service. Robert loved his family, farm and was a friend to all. Robert and Helen farmed and raised their family near Bennett for 64 years. For 27 of those years, they wintered in Leesburg, Fla., where they enjoyed fishing and playing cards. They spent a lifetime of sharing their love for each other with their family and friends. Robert was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tipton. Robert is survived by his wife, Helen, currently living in Prairie Hills, Tipton, Iowa; 5 daughters, Sue (Gary) Deerberg of Clarence, Iowa, Bonni (Doug) Jeffries of Shelbyville, KY, Sandy (Richard) Lauer of Galena, Ohio, Shari (Rick) Meyer of New Liberty, Iowa and Roberta (Ken) Myers of Prairie du Sac, WI,; 15 grandchildren, Michael (Janet) Shotwell, Jonathan (Kylee) Deerberg, Aaron Koch, Andrew Koch, Jenny (Matt) Finley, Matthew Koch, Katie (Joey) Beard, Robert (Michelle) Lauer, Tom Lauer, Jackee Meyer, Devin (Lindsey) Meyer, Dustin Meyer, Ashley Meyer, Marie (Matthew) Neece and Allison (Kaleb) Moore; and seven great grandchildren.. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Edward and Edwin, a sister Rita Mae and niece Joyce McQuady. A memorial fund has been made to Iowa City Hospice or St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tipton. The family would like to thank the Iowa City Hospice for their loving care and also the staff and residents of Prairie Hills.