Wayne E. Sauers

Wayne E. Sauers, 94, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at River Terrace Estates in Bluffton. He was born on November 7, 1924 in Fort Wayne to Bert E. and Jennie M. (Genaro) Sauers. He was married on May 18, 1947 to Olive Kathleen Zerkel.

In the 1930s, he and his family performed in the Sauer Family Acrobat Act, traveling to many local festivals. He was a train conductor/brakeman for 43 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad, retiring in 1985. He also served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the R/R Retirement Club and lifelong member of the National Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. After retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, making jewelry and collecting R/R memorabilia.

He is survived by two sons, Michael Sauers of Fort Wayne; and Mark (Laurissa) Sauers of Bluffton; two daughters, Patty Sikora; and Jennie (Tony) Williams, both of Fort Wayne; son-in-law, Mark Wheaton of Fort Wayne; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on August 31, 2012; daughter, Linda Wheaton in 2017; two sisters, Jeanette Renn; and Doris Coddens; and two brothers, Robert; and Edward Sauers.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service on Thursday, April 25 at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Officiating will be Pastor Clark Stoller.

Memorials may be made to Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation.

Arrangements provided by Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Online condolences may be made at www.thegmcfamily.com.