"My sincere condolences to you all at this awful time. Lots of love, Trish"
In loving memory of
Walter Henry Sauer
December 21, 1929 - December 26, 2012
Walter Henry Sauer, 83, of Austin passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at South Austin Hospital in Austin, Texas.Walter was born on December 21, 1929, in Fowler, Colorado to Walter Henry Sauer, Sr. and Lena Fellhauer Sauer. He was a son of German immigrants and grew up on a farm in Colorado. He later joined the United States Air Force and was a retired Master Sergeant in the Vietnam War. Walter was also a retired Electrician with the Internal Revenue Service.Survivors include his wife of fifty-nine years, Elfriede Mller Sauer of Austin; son, Andrew Sauer and wife Marie of Cedar Park, Texas; daughters, Christina Sauer-Dechant and husband Kevin of Dublin, Ireland, Katherine Sauer-Bishop and husband Jeremy of Hoodriver, Oregon and Lisa Meeks and her husband Doug of Austin; grandchildren, Ava and Sena; step-grandchildren, Jason, Bill, Well, Sophie and Matthew; great grandson, Emerson; three sisters, Genevieve Buffalow, Josephine Dufoe and Molly Petrie. Walter was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, June Plymell and his brother, George Sauer. A gathering of friends and family will take place on Saturday, December 29, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2013.For those unable to attend services you may sign the Guest Book at www.harrellfuneralhomes.com. 4435 Frontier Trail Austin, TX 78745 (512) 443-1366
Tributes
"To dearest Chris, your Mum and all your family.Kind and loving thoughts to you all at this very sad time. May Walter rest in peace Amen"
"Dearest Chris and Elfriede, Lisa, Kathy,Andy and all your familiesWe are thinking of you all during this very difficult time. We send you all our love, thoughts and prayers. Whilst we never had the good fortune to meet Hank, from all that we heard about him over the years from Chris and Kevin, we know he was a good man and his presence here will be missed by you all. He lived a good life and may he now rest in peace. With love,Klara, Gearoid and Jack"
"Walter was my neighbor for seven years. He was a kind, funny man. I looked at him as my own grandfather, as both of mine have passed on. My family and I will miss him so much."
"Thank you, Walter, for your service to our country."
"To the family of Walter Henry Sauer,I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) With sympathy,"
"I was so very sorry to hear about the death of Walter. Maurice was a close friend of Walter for years. I can't begin to imagine how difficult this time must be for you and your family. I know Walter was a great man and that this loss will leave a great hole in your life.Walter was always so helpful to Maurice. I remember the time that Walter helped Maurice put up celing fans in the living room. He also helped with several other projects around the house. I cherish those memories.Virginia Marr and family"
"Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of such a kind, loving man. Sincerely, Lynn Milnor Chapman"
"To all the Family and Friends of Hank my dearest, sweetest Sister-In-Law Christina's Father,Sending love and peace your way during this sad time of loss.Karie (Karen) Dechant"
"Dear Chris and family.Sending all of our love and kind thoughts across the water to you from Cavan/Monaghan. Wish we could be there with you.Love Konrad and Eilise"