Gerald Kevin Sauter

Gerald Kevin Sauter

Williamsburg

Gerald Kevin Sauter was born April 25, 1934, at his home near Millersburg, Iowa, the son of Michael F and Agatha Mary (Wagner) Sauter. He graduated from Millersburg High School in 1952 and went on to spend two years at St. Ambrose College. Kevin was drafted into the United States Army, and spent two years in the reserves. He was a lifelong farmer, farming with his brothers. On June 15, 1957, Kevin was united in marriage to Phyllis “Dee Dee” G King at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Millersburg. They were married 65 years this past June! Kevin was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in North English and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing baseball in his younger years, watching the Chicago Cubs and golfing. Kevin died on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at Compass Memorial Hospital in Marengo at the age of 88 years.

He is survived by his wife, Dee Dee of Williamsburg; three daughters, Shari (Dann) Harwood of Norway, Julie (Don) Meyer of Deep River and Amy (Steve) Greene of Deep River; two sons, Jerry (Shannon) Sauter of New River, Ariz., and Joe (Erika) Sauter of Williamsburg; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Audrey Weldon of Williamsburg; a brother, Michael Sauter of Deep River; a sister-in-law, Marge Sauter of North English; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents; brothers, Claire, Jim and Paul Sauter; sisters, Mary Kathleen Sauter, Barbara DeDecker, Joan Hadley and Kay Joens; and his grandson, Matthew Agnew.

Funeral Mass will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in North English. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 a.m. until service time. A general memorial fund has been established. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.