Gerald Kevin Sauter, 25 Apr 1934 - 20 Dec 2022

SAUTER, WAGNER, KING, HARWOOD, MEYER, GREENE, WELDON, DEDECKER, HADLEY, JOENS, AGNEW

Posted By: Sarah Witte (email)
Date: 12/28/2022 at 15:48:42

Gerald Kevin Sauter was born April 25, 1934, at his home near Millersburg, Iowa the son of Michael F and Agatha Mary (Wagner) Sauter. He graduated from Millersburg High School in 1952 and went on to spend two years at St. Ambrose College. Kevin was drafted into the United States Army, and spent two years in the reserves. He was a lifelong farmer, farming with his brothers. On June 15, 1957, Kevin was united in marriage to Phyllis “Dee Dee” G King at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Millersburg. They were married 65 years this past June! Kevin was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in North English and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing baseball in his younger years, watching the Chicago Cubs and golfing. Kevin died on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Compass Memorial Hospital in Marengo at the age of 88 years.

He is survived by his wife Dee Dee of Williamsburg; three daughters Shari (Dann) Harwood of Norway, Julie (Don) Meyer of Deep River and Amy (Steve) Greene of Deep River; two sons Jerry (Shannon) Sauter of New River, Arizona and Joe (Erika) Sauter of Williamsburg; thirteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; seven great, great grandchildren; a sister Audrey Weldon of Williamsburg; a brother Michael Sauter of Deep River; a sister-in-law Marge Sauter of North English; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents; brothers Claire, Jim and Paul Sauter and sisters Mary Kathleen Sauter, Barbara DeDecker, Joan Hadley and Kay Joens; and his grandson Matthew Agnew.

Funeral Mass will be held 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in North English. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 11:00 am until service time. A general memorial fund has been established. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Published in The Gazette on December 24, 2022 and in The Hometown Current on December 28, 2022.