Gerald L. "Jerry" Sauer

Gerald L. “Jerry” Sauer, aged 70, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at SSM’s Hospice Home of Hope surrounded by his family. He was born in Fond du Lac on April 28, 1954, to Raymond and Marie (Guelig) Sauer. On January 11, 1975, Jerry married Cheryl Ann Schaefer. Although they eventually divorced, the two remained close friends, as the Schaefer family always counted Gerald as one of their own.

Jerry was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He was very proud of his family and loved them dearly. Jerry was thrilled to have spent the previous twenty years living on Lake Winnebago.

Survivors include his three children, Eric (April) Sauer, Keith (Kimberly) Sauer, and Gina (Justin) Allen; six grandchildren, Alec (Francesca) Sauer, Allison, Eben, Adam, and Kiefer Sauer, and Autumn Allen; one great-grandchild, Levi, with another arriving later this year; and three siblings, Donna (Charles) Patrie, Sandra Sauer, and Richard (Mary) Sauer. In addition, Jerry is survived by his former wife, Cheryl Sauer, and extended family; Alan (Sharon) Schaefer, Ronald (Judy) Schaefer, Mary (Ron) Dugenske, Nancy (Mike) Pieper, David Schaefer, Lori (Pete) Schaefer, Susan (Dave) Boyke, Jean Pitzen, Gary (Julie) Schaefer, Mark (Kim) Schaefer, and Joseph Schaefer. He was preceded in death by his parents and special friend, Dave Pitzen.

Per Jerry’s request, there will be no visitation or memorial service held. Cremation has taken place, and his ashes will be scattered at a spot he loved dearly, the family hunting ground.

He will be greatly missed, and his spirit of the outdoors will live on in all the lives he has touched.

Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 North Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com