BOURBON – Dean A. Sauer, age 66, of Bourbon, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Dean was born the son of Eldon and Mary Boyer Sauer, on May 10, 1954, in Bremen. He has been a lifelong resident of Bourbon, a graduate of Triton High School with the Class of 1972 and a big fan of their athletics. Dean was a professional meat cutter working as meat department manager for numerous area grocery stores. Later, Dean worked at the Del Monte plant in Plymouth. He also delivered for Pizza Hut and worked at liquor stores in Bourbon, Etna Green and Argos. Dean loved to play his accordion and would sit on his porch and entertain all who would listen. Other interests included mowing other people's yards just out of his kindness; he loved dancing, Notre Dame football, IU basketball, Chicago Bears and Cubs.
On Feb. 6, 1988, Dean married Tammy McIntyre, who preceded him in death on Dec. 3, 2015. Those left with loving memories are his children: Brandy and Jesse Fugate, of Claypool; David and Robin Sauer, of Bourbon; Justin Staublin, of South Bend; and Jordan and Taylor Sauer, of Plymouth. He was blessed with 12 grandchildren: Siera, Haley, Madison, Nevaeh, Hanna, Kiersten, Aiden, Brayden, Quinn, Kingston, Violet, Maxson; and one great-grandson, Lucas; sisters: Becky Hayes, of Warsaw; Jalane and Ron Ellinger, of Plymouth; Mendy and Paul Holderman, of Etna Green; brothers: Barry and Jan Sauer, of Elkhart; and Tim Sauer, of Warsaw. Also surviving are his parents, Eldon and Mary Sauer, of Plymouth; and his fiancée, Jeannie Wright, of Bourbon.
Dean was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Tom Hayes.
Friends may gather to share memories with Dean’s family Friday, April 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Bourbon First United Methodist Church, 204 N. Washington St., Bourbon. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 17 at 1 p.m. Burial will take place in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.
In keeping with current COVID-19 regulations, “masks are required” as well as being mindful of social distancing during the visitation time and funeral service.
The family wishes to thank friends and the community for their support during this difficult time.
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Memorial contributions may be made in Dean’s memory to Triton Athletics Department, Triton High School at 300 Triton Drive, Bourbon, IN 46504.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at www.deatonclemensfh.com.
