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Paul Sauder Obituary
ROCKWELL - Paul Wiker Sauder, 78, of Rockwell, died Friday May 14, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Sauder was born Jan. 14, 1932, in Lancaster, Pa.; he was the son of the late John Sauder and Elizabeth Wiker Sauder.
Mr. Sauder retired from Hubbard Farms of Walpole, N.H. after 38 years of service as a poultry management specialist, traveling extensively throughout the United States and Internationally in his work.
Mr. Sauder was a member of Calvary Baptist Tabernacle where he was a former Deacon; he also served on the board at Rockwell Christian School, and was a former member of the Gideon's International. He enjoyed gardening, working outside and traveling. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
In addition to his parents Mr. Sauder is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Sauder, John Sauder, and David Sauder; sisters, Naomi Sauder and Kathryn Stoltzfus; and grandsons, Nathan Sauder, Brooks Heisey and Andrew Heisey.
Mr. Sauder is survived by his wife, Vivian Grim Sauder; sons, Wayne Sauder and wife, Beverly of Lancaster, Pa., Harold Sauder and wife, Shirley of Rockwell and Barry Sauder and wife, Julie of Lancaster, Pa.; daughters, Shirley Heisey and husband, Dennis of Lancaster, Pa. and Connie Paxton and husband, Terry of Salisbury; brothers, Wilmer Sauder of Sarasota, Fla., Roy Sauder of York, Pa., Ivan Sauder of Lancaster, Pa., Melvin Sauder of Duncannon, Pa. and Lloyd Sauder of Mountville, Pa.; sisters, Ruth Dunkleburger of Middleburg, Pa. and Helen Nolt of Leola, Pa. Paul is also survived by 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Service and Burial: The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, at Calvary Baptist Tabernacle conducted by Rev. Steve Holshouser, pastor and Rev. Brian Vanderford Youth Pastor. Burial will follow at Brookhill Memorial Gardens in Rockwell.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at Calvary Baptist Tabernacle on Monday, May 17, from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Tabernacle Mission Fund, 3760 Stokes Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146.
Powles Funeral Home is assisting the Sauder family. Online condolences may be made to www.powlesfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dr. Alan M. Hutchens
May 18, 2010
The Sauder family became quite special to me, as I served as assistant and interim pastor of the Rockwell Christian Church, and especially during the tumultuous days shortly thereafter. Mr. Paul told me that he then considered me nearly as one of his own sons. To be so accepted by such great folks has always been one of my favorite memories. He even set up some meetings for me in the Red Lion (PA) area. In more recent years, whenever I would run into Mrs. Vivian and him, it was as though we had seen each other only a day earlier. What a giant for our Lord he was and is! And, what a wonderful and fitting homegoing service the family provided on Monday! Of course, we know that fried chicken will be served at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, especially for all the Baptists who will be there. Perhaps our Lord will put Mr. Paul in charge of selecting the chickens! He'd love to do that! Mrs. Vivian, Shirley, Connie, Wayne, Harold, and Barry: Please keep me in the loop; and, let me serve our Lord by serving you in any ways which you see fit. I shall always feel myself especially blessed to be counted as a part of this fine and unique family. I love you all (I Corinthians 1:30-31).
Jesse Holshouser
May 17, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. My god take good care of Paul.
JESSE, DIANA, and CASSIDY HOLSHOUSER
May 17, 2010
To Connie, Jennifer, Cheryl and Shirley, I am so sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Debra Atkins
Steve Bard
May 16, 2010
To Connie, Jennifer, Cheryl, and their family members: Meeting Mr. Sauder was a pleasure. I know there are many memories of him that will make you smile. God bless you guys and my condolences to you all. You are always in my heart and prayers.
George & Terry Hopson
May 16, 2010
I did not know Paul personally,but I always saw him and shook his hand at church. He will be missed and I am praying for the family as well.
Carolyn Hess
May 16, 2010
I just saw Mr. Sauder a few weeks ago at the produce place in Rockwell. He was a sweet man and will be missed by a lot of people. My prayers are with the family.
Terresa Denton
May 16, 2010
I am praying for you, Vivian and all your family. I was so sorry to hear of Paul's death and I know he will be greatly missed.
Michelle Russell
May 16, 2010
Paul was a sweet man. He loved his family dearly. I would see him always making sure he hugged his great grandkids at church. Vivian I know it is going to be hard but God will never leave you or put more on us than we can bear. Praying for all of you.
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