Donald James Sauer passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 72. After several months of declining health, Don was called home peacefully. Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on September 7, 1952 to Mike and Belva Sauer. Don married Rita Burgard November 8th, 1975, and settled into their home in Sioux Falls, where they proudly raised three sons (Jason, Scott, and Robert). Don is a graduate of Roncalli High School in Aberdeen, as well as Lake Area Tech in Watertown S.D., where he studied civil engineering. He worked 32 years in the Engineering Department for the City of Sioux Falls before retiring and enjoying his golden years in Apache Junction, AZ. He is survived by his wife Rita (Burgard) Sauer, son’s and their spouses Jason and Lisa Sauer (Arvada, CO), Scott and Cheryl Sauer (Edwardsville, IL), Robert and Summer Sauer (Florence, AZ), a brother and sister-in-law Doug and Delores Sauer (Sussex, WI) and eleven grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held in Sioux Falls at a later time to be announced.
So sorry to hear about your loss. I grew up with the Sauer family on 7th Ave and 4th Street in Aberdeen SD. Our neighborhood was like a “Leave it to Beaver” type neighborhood. My parents, brothers and sisters, and I were all close to Donnie. He always had a smile on his face just like Mike and Belva. Once the neighborhood grew up and everyone left we still seen each other off and on at family functions throughout his lifetime and a big smile would form on our face as if we we were back in the neighborhood once again. “ Well, well, well it’s Donnie Sauer so nice to see you again.”
He will be missed.
My deepest condolences and love to you Rita and all your families. May God be with and give you His Strength.
So sorry to hear about your loss. I grew up with the Sauer family on 7th Ave and 4th Street in Aberdeen SD. Our neighborhood was like a “Leave it to Beaver” type neighborhood. My parents, brothers and sisters, and I were all close to Donnie. He always had a smile on his face just like Mike and Belva. Once the neighborhood grew up and everyone left we still seen each other off and on at family functions throughout his lifetime and a big smile would form on our face as if we we were back in the neighborhood once again. “ Well, well, well it’s Donnie Sauer so nice to see you again.”
He will be missed.
My deepest condolences and love to you Rita and all your families. May God be with and give you His Strength.