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John Sahr Obituary
John H. Sahr, 89, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 14, 1925 in Tomahawk, son of the late Mathias and Clara (Klapperich) Sahr. On June 15, 1946, he married Elizabeth "Betty" Madden at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
John worked for James River Corp. for 38 years until his retirement. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, cutting wood and working outside.
Survivors include, his wife of 69 years Elizabeth "Betty" Sahr, Wausau; four children, John Sahr Jr., Wausau, Dale (Cindy) Sahr, Geneseo, Ill.; Judy (Michael) Pingel, Wausau and Jean Sahr, Wausau; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Juedes, Rothschild; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings, Sister Matthea Sahr, Katherine Jax, Albert Sahr, Tina Richards, Leona Springer and Leon Sahr; and one daughter-in-law, Karen Sahr.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Noon on Friday, August 28, 2015 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. Rev. William Grevatch will preside. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Friends may call on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until time of services at the church.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
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August 28, 2015
So sorry for the family's loss. As these times can be very difficult, I encourage you to "pray constantly" as 1 Thessalonians 5:17 brings out. When you do this, you will allow our Heavenly Father to carry this burden and strengthen you, and in time he will place upon your mind and heart peace. I hope you all are able to heal soon.
August 27, 2015
My thoughts of sympathy are with you at this time of your loss! Joanne W
Lynn Black
August 27, 2015
May God keep you and hold close in this time of need. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending Love and prayers to your family.
Gary Priest
August 26, 2015
May God bless your family during this time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss of your father..
s. Bernadine Jax
August 25, 2015
Uncle John was a very special person to me who liked to kid around but always told the truth. He was very faithful to his family and his Church. May God grant him the peace he so deserves.His niece,
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