Rebecca Sauer

Rebecca Elaine Sauer, 63 of Austin, died Friday May 20, 2016. She was born October 18, 1952 in Austin to William and Elaine (Betty) Stephens. She grew up in Austin, where she graduated from Austin High School and received her Registered Nursing degree from Riverland Community College. On February 22, 1975, she married John Sauer in Austin. The couple lived their lives in Austin where Rebecca worked for Burr Oak Manor, Sacred Heart, Good Samaritan, and Mayo Health Systems as a RN as she took care of the elderly and cared for the ill for over 30 years. Rebecca was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Her life-long passions were her family, cooking, camping, and caring for others. Survivors include her husband, John Sauer, Austin; daughter, Kelly (Aaron) Osmon, Austin; son, John (Crystal) Sauer, Byron; three grandchildren, Jaxton, Lanie, and Ruby; sisters, Chris Stephens, Austin, and Dagny (Greg) Wobbrock, Washington; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Judy and Tom Walsh, Red Wing; nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Lutter officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Grandview Cemetery
US 218
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Tuesday, May 24 2016
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Wednesday, May 25 2016
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saint Olaf Lutheran Church
306 2nd Street NW
Austin MN 55912

Service

Wednesday, May 25 2016
11:00 AM

Saint Olaf Lutheran Church
306 2nd Street NW
Austin MN 55912