Margaret Elizabeth Sauer (Sherbon)
October 4, 1948 — May 11, 2012
Margaret E. Sauer, 63, of Shellsburg, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Services: 10:00 am Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4-7 pm Monday, May 14, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills. Following the burial service there will be a luncheon at Sacred Heart Hall in Walker.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Edwin; her children Richard (Danelle) Sherbon of Alburnett, Laura Sauer of Cedar Rapids, Bonnie (Brad) DeWoody of Marion, and April Sauer of Marion; 8 grandchildren, Chase, Abigail, Kaydence, Cooper, Landen, Kaitlyn, Tyler, and Zachary; a sister Shirley (Don) Sauer; nieces, Kathy Lamphier and Sharon Sauer; and nephew, Daniel Sauer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Francis Sherbon, Jr.
Margaret was born October 4, 1948 the daughter of Francis and Elsie (Chrisman) Sherbon. She graduated from high school in Walker in 1967. On February 25, 1970 she was united in marriage to Edwin Sauer in Cedar Rapids.
Margaret worked as a housekeeper for Living Center West for 28 years. She was a dedicated worker, enjoyed playing cards, gardening, shopping, crocheting, and loved to talk to everyone.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Margaret’s name has been established at Bank of the West, North River Village Office, 5000 Edgewood Road NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Edwin; her children Richard (Danelle) Sherbon of Alburnett, Laura Sauer of Cedar Rapids, Bonnie (Brad) DeWoody of Marion, and April Sauer of Marion; 8 grandchildren, Chase, Abigail, Kaydence, Cooper, Landen, Kaitlyn, Tyler, and Zachary; a sister Shirley (Don) Sauer; nieces, Kathy Lamphier and Sharon Sauer; and nephew, Daniel Sauer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Francis Sherbon, Jr.
Margaret was born October 4, 1948 the daughter of Francis and Elsie (Chrisman) Sherbon. She graduated from high school in Walker in 1967. On February 25, 1970 she was united in marriage to Edwin Sauer in Cedar Rapids.
Margaret worked as a housekeeper for Living Center West for 28 years. She was a dedicated worker, enjoyed playing cards, gardening, shopping, crocheting, and loved to talk to everyone.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Margaret’s name has been established at Bank of the West, North River Village Office, 5000 Edgewood Road NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.
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