Glen Leo Sauerbry
January 13, 1952 — June 28, 2019
Glen L. Sauerbry, 67, of Greeley, Iowa, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, June 28, 2019. Visitation: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Memorial Service with military honors: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Greeley United Methodist Church, in Greeley, with Pastor Mike Jackson officiating. Additional visitation one hour prior to service at the church. Inurnment at a later date: Goshen Cemetery, Millville, Iowa.
Glen was born January 13, 1952, the son of Worthy-George and Laura Ilene (Tindell) Sauerbry. He attended of Maquoketa Valley High School and on June 7, 1969, Glen married Kathie Byers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Glen enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served as a master sergeant. He was the acting mayor of Greeley for many years. Glen enjoyed hunting, gardening and especially fishing on the Turkey and Mississippi. He liked antique tractors, traveling, trucking, and passing his knowledge on to others. Glen most loved helping his family.
Glen is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathie Sauerbry of Greeley; children, Charlotte (Shane) Graham of Greeley, Marge Horstman (Mike Letts) of Manchester, Ken Sauerbry (Shireen Johnson) of Edgewood, and Marie (Jason) Prezeau of Manchester; sisters, Sharon Smith of Colesburg, and Dollie Prickett of Manchester; 19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Georgia Puccio; a brother, Bobby Joe Sauerbry; and a nephew in infancy.
Glen was born January 13, 1952, the son of Worthy-George and Laura Ilene (Tindell) Sauerbry. He attended of Maquoketa Valley High School and on June 7, 1969, Glen married Kathie Byers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Glen enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served as a master sergeant. He was the acting mayor of Greeley for many years. Glen enjoyed hunting, gardening and especially fishing on the Turkey and Mississippi. He liked antique tractors, traveling, trucking, and passing his knowledge on to others. Glen most loved helping his family.
Glen is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathie Sauerbry of Greeley; children, Charlotte (Shane) Graham of Greeley, Marge Horstman (Mike Letts) of Manchester, Ken Sauerbry (Shireen Johnson) of Edgewood, and Marie (Jason) Prezeau of Manchester; sisters, Sharon Smith of Colesburg, and Dollie Prickett of Manchester; 19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Georgia Puccio; a brother, Bobby Joe Sauerbry; and a nephew in infancy.
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