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Wilbur Sauerbrey Obituary
Dresden - Wilbur H. Sauerbrey, 79, of Dresden, Ohio died Sunday evening, May 12, 2019 at his home with his loving family at his side.
Born January 15, 1940 in Coshocton, Ohio he was the son of the late Elden H. and Eleanor M. (Wilbur) Sauerbrey and was a 1958 graduate of Dresden Jefferson High School. He proudly served our country in the United States Army and Army Reserves. Wilbur was retired from The Shelley Company, and earlier Cox Brothers, where he worked in the asphalt division. Mr. Sauerbrey was a member of the Dresden Presbyterian Church. He was a former 4-H advisor, a Farm Bureau Trustee and a Virginia Township Trustee. He loved woodworking, working around the farm, helping his children and grandchildren with their fair projects and attending their various sporting events. He also enjoyed traveling.
Surviving is his loving wife of nearly 55 years, Annis E. (Lacy) Sauerbrey, whom he married June 20, 1964; one son, Wade (Letitia) Sauerbrey of Dresden; two daughters, Sara Elizabeth (Ken) Buch of Germantown, Maryland and Suzan (Perry) Harden of Findlay, Ohio; three grandsons, Caden Sauerbrey, Nathan Sauerbrey and Michael Harden; two sisters, Phyllis Putnam of Charlotte, North Carolina and Martha (Tom) Snapp of Gulfport, Florida and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Robison.
Calling hours will be 4pm to 7pm Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Dresden Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 714 Main Street.
Funeral services will be 10:30am Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the funeral home with Chaplain Tim Patton officiating. Burial will be in McGee Cemetery, near Mr. Sauerbrey's home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Genesis Hospice, 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 4301.
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May 30, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm, He will make you strong, He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10
Randy & Kitty Cunningham
May 20, 2019
Annis & Family,
So sorry to hear of Wilbur's passing, he was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed talking to him on my mail route & elsewhere. We pray for peace & comfort for the entire family. God called him home & he is in a much better place. If there is anything we can do to help, in any way, please let us know.
With Our Love,
May 18, 2019
Sorry for your loss.
Walter D. Murphy
Kisha O'Donnell
May 16, 2019
Wade and family, I am so sorry for your loss. my good thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Prater Family
May 15, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Prayers
Linda Cohagen Miller
May 14, 2019
Mrs. Sauerbrey, Wade and families, You all have my sympathy. May God bless you all through this sad time.
Judy Werker
May 14, 2019
Annis and Family ...
So sorry to hear of your loss. What good memories I have of your entire family. Take comfort in knowing people care about you and will be thinking of you while you tell him goodbye. (Formerly Judy Romine, Annis.)
Daryl Williams
May 14, 2019
Wilbur was very devoted to his family. He will be remembered for that and the way he served his country. Dear Sauerbrey family please remember God promises to redeem our loved ones from the grave soon, Hosea 13:14.
Jennifer (Cohagen) Hawkins
May 14, 2019
Mrs. Sauerbrey and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
David Bice
May 14, 2019
RIP Wilbur. A wonderful friend, neighbor, and 4-H leader. May God Bless the entire family in this time of grief.
Ann
May 14, 2019
My sympathies go out to all the loved ones on your loss. Take comfort in the Biblical hope at Johns 6:40.
John Starrett
May 14, 2019
Wade and family, Sorry to read of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for the family.
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