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Robert G. "Bob" Sax, 70, of Millstadt, Ill., formerly of Belleville, Ill., born Aug. 22, 1933, in Belleville, Ill., died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at his residence.
Mr. Sax retired after working for the Belleville News-Democrat for 50 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., and the Automobile Club of the Greater Belleville Area. Mr. Sax was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Estella, nee Hausmann, Sax; three sisters, JoAnn Rule, Virginia Candidus and Sister Mary Sax; and two brothers, Roland Sax and John "Jack" Sax.
Surviving are his wife, Kay, nee Sandheinrich, Sax, whom he married May 5, 1959; three sons, Donald (Mary Kay) Sax of Belleville, Ill., Jerry Sax of Clayton, Mo., and Ron (Kathy) Sax of Fairview Heights, Ill.; three daughters, Barbara (John) Duncan of Shiloh, Ill., Jean (Barry) Brunk of Belleville, Ill., and Mary Jo (Jim) Moehle of Clayton, Mo.; 11 grandchildren, Megan and Ryan Sax, Emilye and Josh Duncan, Ian, Alan and Andrew Sax, Marty and Miles Brunk and Jack and Sidney Moehle; a sister, Jeanette Middleton of Sparks, Nev.; a brother, Richard (Margie) Sax of Mascoutah, Ill.; two sisters-in-law, Carol Sax and Joan Sax, both of Belleville, Ill., a brother-in-law, Elroy (Betty) Rule of Millstadt, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Memorial Program, 5 Schiber Court, Maryville, Ill., 62062, or to the Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 S. Illinois St., Belleville, Ill., 62220.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: A Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., with Father Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be in Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, Ill.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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ACC CAR CLUB MEMBERS
March 6, 2004
To the Sax Family,
We will always remember Bob as a wonderful friend to all of us. May you find comfort in knowing how many of us share your sadness. HE IS MISSED. Please accept our deepest sympathy. God Bless you all.
ACC CLUB OF BELLEVILLE MEMBERS
jim downs
February 21, 2004
I had the pleasur of knowing Bob for years at the news paper I serviced the heating & cooling equepement.worked for Kohl h&c co. Bob will be missed I Thought Of him often.My condolences to the family Jim
Len Cote
February 21, 2004
I had the pleasure of working very closely with Bob for 6 years at the News Democrat. Moving to Belleville from Michigan, I will always remember how he went out of his way to make me feel comfortable, including having me over to his home for dinner. He was a terrific man and will be greatly missed.
Missy Athmer
February 20, 2004
My deepest sympathy to all of Bob's family. I was very blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Bob for 10 years at the News Democrat. I will always remember his joy for life, his love for his family and of course all the jokes I can't repeat.
Jerry Vallina
February 20, 2004
I always thought of Bob as one of the better men I have known in my life. Always upbeat, demanding at times, but fair. I will miss his sense of humor most, he always had a joke. I'm very sorry for your loss, and I will keep you in my prayers.
Kelly Case
February 20, 2004
My sorrow is shared with family and friends today. Bob will be greatly missed. However, we all can be comforted knowing that his fight was a valiant one and his place in heaven is secure. Paths of people cross many times in our lives and we are only better by having our paths cross with someone like Bob. My friend, until our paths cross again....
Connie Edgar Lanaghan
February 20, 2004
To the Sax Family: It's said "There is a time to laugh and a time to cry." We hope that, during these next few days and weeks, you remember the laughs while you cry the tears , and that you feel the grace flowing from all the people that your husband and father touched. We are praying for you!
Gay Bentlage
February 20, 2004
Our deepest sympathy to the Bob Sax family.
We will always remember Bob as a hard worker and wonderful friend to all those he met. The newspaper business was his life and The Highland News Leader remembers him for everything he did for us to make our publication successful.
Gay Bentlage
Advertising Manager
Highalnd News Leader
Joyce Rudis
February 20, 2004
Bob was a "one of-a-kind" person. One that when you met him you could never forget him. He was a real person. It was a pleasure working with him.
Joyce Rudis
Cathy Sewell
February 20, 2004
Sax Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Bob was much loved here at the News-Democrat. When I think about Bob, I remember him popping into the Promotions Dept. almost daily with that giant grin and we'd all brace ourselves for the "joke of the day". He had a wonderful sense of humor, and he will be greatly missed by us all.
Cathy Sewell
Tammy Carrico
February 20, 2004
Our friendship began many years ago when I had the pleasure of working and sharing laughs with Bob. In the hearts of all who knew him, his memory lives. May you find comfort in knowing how many people share your sadness. He will truly be missed.
Georgette Warren
February 20, 2004
Sorry for your loss. Bob will be missed greatly.
Please accept my sympathy and God Bless and Comfort You
Dixie LePes
February 20, 2004
Bob was truly a great guy. We will all miss his visits to our office. I know you, as a close family, will miss him greatly, but I also know you have many great memories. God Bless You All, Dixie LePes
Gary Berkley
February 20, 2004
Bob will be long remembered as a fine man. I am so glad I had the chance to know him. I know he will rest in peace...
Joe Ostermeier
February 20, 2004
I had the privilege to work with Bob Sax for 25 years at the News-Democrat, and with many of his children. When my own son took a job in the advertising department, somebody, joking, said to me, "Who do you think you are? Bob Sax?" It was one of the nicest things anybody's said about me at the paper: Bob was a funny, warm and good friend, a man who treasured his time here and expected everyone to work as hard as he did. We tried. But I think Bob had us bested there, too. I know Bob leaves a wonderful family and terrific memories of a great guy.
Jorie Shelley
February 20, 2004
Bob was really a terrific person. My thoughts are with the entire Sax family.
Elisa Arnold & Dave Rule
February 20, 2004
We extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Sax family for your tragic loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charles & Betty Jo Scherrer
February 20, 2004
A time like this is difficult for so many people. May it comfort you to know that there is support with you at this time from friends and loved ones.
Sharing your sorrow in the loss of one so dear, and sending deepest sympathy. He will be missed and if there is anything that we can do for you please dont hesitate to call us.
God Bless you all,
Charles and Betty Scherrer
Charles & Betty Jo Scherrer
February 20, 2004
Sharing your sorrow in the loss of one so dear, and sending deepest sympathy. A Time like this is difficult for so many people. May it confort you to know that there is support with you at this time from friends and loved ones.
You all have our deepest sympathy and in our thougths and prayers and if there is anything we can do for you please dont hesitate to call.
Charlie and Betty Scherrer
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