Brian George Sauer

A Husband, Father, Son, Brother, and a Friend to many, today we celebrate the life of a man who was a hero and an inspiration to most of the people he met in his lifetime. Born July 5th 1949 and raised with his 3 siblings in the house his grandfather built on Kent Street in Guelph. Brian had a relatively normal childhood, riding bikes, playing baseball and other neighborhood activities. During this time Sauer's Moving and Storage came to life and so began his passion for truck driving and the open road!!!!!

Being ambitious and a go getter, he left school a little earlier, as was more common back then, to pursue work and an education in the school of life. In his last year of school, he met his soulmate Charmayne, as they crossed paths travelling the railroad tracks to GCVI and Bishop Macdonell high schools. Between the ages of 16 and 25, he learned more than most, and grew up quickly, having held a few jobs locally before settling in to help with the family business, eventually becoming a silent partner. In those 9 years, the young lady he met on the tracks every day, became his wife, marrying her at 18, and fathering two children with her by the age of 22.

Unfortunately, fate struck a cruel blow when Brian was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 25. After a brief struggle coming to terms with it, he decided he was going to fight this terrible disease head on, both in a positive attitude and carrying on life as best as he could while the MS slowly took away his agility. He wouldn't want it to be the only thing he was remembered for and never once did any of us hear him complain or say woe is me! Many summers at Wasaga, then Sauble Beaches, Saturday nights at Flamboro Speedway where he watched his cousins develop a winning stock car team, and lots of time spent with the family and friends helped him live that normal life he so wanted. He developed many skills such as wood working and plumbing, becoming a "jack of all trades" in both home and warehouse construction projects. Many of the neighbourhood kids loved him as he would play harmless and funny pranks on them that kept them coming back.

Brian was a fair and honourable man with ethics and morals he held to the highest standard. He would speak his mind, letting you know where he stood, but all the while tempering his words and taking into consideration as to who he was speaking with and how it would affect them.

Time and the disease took its toll, eventually winning a 50 year battle on September 28th, 2026 , but time still struggled to take him as he was a fighter. An incident 5 years earlier saw him go to hospice for a couple of months, while he and others in his circle prepared for his passing. But his sheer will power and spirit led to a gift to his family and friends of almost 5 more years at Wellington Terrace to enjoy his wit, wisdom and sarcasm in a pretty much clear state of mind. He was a star at the Terrace where all of the staff loved him and their daily interactions with him made their day that much brighter.

Brian leaves behind Charmayne, his wife of 59 years, son Brian Jr (Chrissy Saillian), daughter Lee-Ann (Dave Thomas), brother Bill Jr (Valerie), sisters Joanne (the late Ron Weiler 2022) and Dianna (Bill McLellan), as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Bill Sr (2007)and Doris (Dolly 1986) Sauer, "GG" Pat Rohrwild (2021) and nephew Jim Weiler (2022).

Brian and his family would like to thank Dr. Stickney and all of the staff - the "angels" too numerous to mention, who watched over him daily at Wellington Terrace for the comfort and friendship during his stay there. A heartfelt mention to Heather Lindsay (with whom he shared a special bond with at the Terrace}, Nurse Ryen and dear friends Max Haggett, Megan Seifried Wayne and the late Sue Brubacher, whose friendship over the years brought a glimmer of sunshine with every visit over coffee..

Arrangement entrusted to Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home and Chapel. At Brian's request, cremation has taken place with no funeral or visitation. A private celebration of life for family members will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Brian has requested donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society and/or the Wellington Terrace.

The family requests that anyone who was touched by Brian's life, take a moment to think about a special memory or moment with him. "You are never truly gone as long as your friends and family have and share their memories of you!"