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Robert Sauerwein Obituary
HAMEL — Robert (Bob) Sauerwein died Jan. 20, 2015 at Puxico Nursing Home in Puxico, Missouri. He was born October 9, 1928 in Dorchester, Illinois son of the late Roy and Louise (Stieglitz) Sauerwein.
Bob was a truck driver retiring from J.C. Hauling in 1990. Previously he was the owner of Robert Sauerwein Trucking in Hamel, Illinois.
Survivors include his children: Cheryl (John) Merkel of Edwardsville, Michael (Kathy) Sauerwein of Troy, Sandy (Greg) Kershaw of Houston, Texas, Patti (Jody) Makler of Edwardsville, Tara (Mark) Januhowski of Houston, Texas and Rob (Miranda) Sauerwein of Fletcher, Oklahoma, thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters; Vernadine Fleming, Elveta Mae Schaefer, Elvera June Baldridge and one brother David Sauerwein.
He was cremated according to his wishes.
A celebration of his life will be held at Hamel Community Center May 3, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Sheri Goleanor
February 2, 2015
Patt I am sorry to hear about your father. I wish you peace and love.
Mark & Donna Peterson
January 29, 2015
Patti and family- We wish to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Mary Makler-Warren
January 29, 2015
Patti we are so sorry for your loss. Love and light to you and your family.
Sandy Thomas
January 29, 2015
Patti and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. It is always a difficult thing to bear. May your faith, friends and family comfort you at this time of grief.
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