Scott A. Sauer

Scott A. Sauer, 62, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family after a five-year hard-fought battle with dementia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Aberdeen, with Father Jordan Samson officiating.
Burial will follow the mass at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
A time of fellowship and luncheon will be held at the Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall after the burial.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the mortuary, with a liturgical wake at 7 p.m. with a rosary to follow. Visitation continues one hour before Mass at the church.
In lieu of flowers, Scott's family requests memorials be sent in Scott's memory to Alzheimer's Association South Dakota Chapter at 5915 South Remington Place, Suite 110, Sioux Falls, SD 57108.
Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com. Services will be recorded and uploaded to the website following the service.
Scott A. Sauer was born to Donald and Helen (McDaniel) Sauer on July 18, 1962, in Mobridge, South Dakota. He grew up in Java, attending school there, and graduated high school in 1980. Following high school, Scott moved to Aberdeen.
On July 9, 1982, Scott married Renita Kindel in Selby, South Dakota. The couple made their home in Aberdeen. They were blessed with one daughter, Erica. Scott worked at Taylor Music and Engel Music in Aberdeen for several years.
Scott and his friend Kevin Pleinis started Pauer Sound in Aberdeen in 1997. In 1999, Scott and Renita took full ownership. They continued to own and operate the business for many years. Pauer Sound and Music was recognized in 1998 as ACT's Business of the Year. He was also nominated for an Abby Award in Community Involvement-Business and People's Choice in 2003. He had not sought out this recognition, which is a testament to his humility. He was more interested in giving and doing a job well than receiving accolades. In 2023, due to Scott's health, they sold the business to their employee Alex Bartlett.
Scott was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed riding his Harley, but he enjoyed music most, beginning at the age of four when his dad took him to a Johnny Cash concert. He immediately begged for a guitar, and his wish was granted when he received one as a Christmas gift later that year. By age six, Scott joined a band with three girls called "Four Cat Day," one-upping the band "Three Dog Night." Scott was also in two rock bands, "First World" and "Nightwing" and two country bands, "Hard Copy" and "County Line."
Grateful for having shared Scott's life is his wife of 42 years, Renita; his daughter Erica Sauer of Aberdeen; his brother Donald (Noreen) Sauer of Mobridge, SD; and two sisters, Debra (Brian) Johnson of Fargo, ND, and Kimberly (Terry) Simon of Aberdeen.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents.
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