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1937
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2020
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John Sasse Obituary
Born on Oct. 16, 1937, he was the son of the late Otto Sasse and Nancy Rae "Sublett" Sasse.
He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, worked for many years at the U.S. Steel sintering plant in Saxonburg, followed by being a Pennsylvania state constable.
He also had a Christian tract ministry called Life Tract. He was a member of Homeacre Chapel and was a proud member of the Butler County Law Enforcement Association.
John was a born-again Christian, who had a passion for Christ, the Bible and sharing his faith. He loved his family. He also had a soft spot for animals, especially cats, and he had many over the years that he had rescued and loved.
He leaves behind two children, Jonathan (Heidi) Sasse and Michele (Benjamin) Burd; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his former wife, Beverly Sasse; three brothers and one sister, Jay (Sue) Sasse, Charles (Jean) Sasse, Norman Sasse and Nancy (Wayne) Polkey; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Donald Sasse, Francis Sasse, Oscar Sasse, Waneda Weitzel and Jean Hunter.
SASSE - Private services for John "Leroy" Sasse, who died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, are being handled by H. Jack Buzard Funeral Homes of Parker.
Interment will take place at Summit Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
To view or send condolences, please visit buzardfuneralhomes.com.
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P.S.
December 23, 2020
My condolences to his family and friends. May God give you hope and peace, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Nancy Polkey
December 22, 2020
My brother LeeRoy and I grew up on a farm with lots of things to do. He collected alot of things that I decided I wanted too. I was a tom-boy and I wanted to do the things LeeRoy and my other brothers did.Well memories stay with us and I hope you will find peace and hope in knowing that the passing of life here is the beginning of Eternal Life. God Bless you.
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