OBITUARIO
Craig Scott Sauer
26 septiembre , 1961 – 30 diciembre , 2020
Craig Scott Sauer, 59, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2020, surrounded by his family. He fought a valiant fight against Leukemia for over a year. Craig was born on September 26, 1961 to Marie (McClusky) and Oscar H. “Jack” Sauer. He was a surprise for his parents who were told that they could not have children and had reached middle age. In his youth, he was very involved in 4-H and a member of the Victoria County 4-H rifle team. During high school, he participated in the FFA program. In 10th grade, Craig began dating his future bride, Sabra Hosek. Craig graduated from Stroman High School in 1980. His senior year, he was honored as one of Victoria County 4-H Top Ten Boys. Craig then attended Victoria College. Craig married Sabra on August 21, 1982, and they moved to College Station to attend Texas A&M. Craig graduated in 1985 from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. Craig and Sabra were blessed with three children; Grant, Logan, and Shana. Craig began working as an operator for Union Carbide in the HP2 unit, in 1987. He had worked for Union Carbide/DOW for 33 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Hermann Sons. Craig loved working on his farm and tending to his cattle. He was a talented woodworker and seemed to be able to fix anything. The family enjoyed his bar-be-que and his legendary homemade sauce. Traveling with his family made special memories and he was able to see the sights in the 48 contiguous states and Canada. Craig and Sabra were able to travel through Europe twice. Craig is survived by his wife, Sabra Hosek Sauer; his daughter, Shana Sauer of College Station, and his sons and daughter-in-laws, Grant and Melissa, and Logan and Naomi Sauer, of Victoria. He is also survived by a grandson, Charles Craig Sauer and was looking forward to a granddaughter to be born in February. A public viewing will begin 8 am until 5 pm on Wednesday, January 6 at Rosewood Funeral Home. On Thursday January 7, there will be a visitation hour at 9am at Trinity Lutheran Church. The funeral services will begin at 10 am at the church followed by the burial at Shillerville Cemetery. Pallbearers include Henry Hosek III, Jay Young, Justin Hosek, Jack Freyer, Tommy West, and Richard Evans. Honorary pallbearers include Raymond, Cody, and Casey Dugat, and the HP2 Operators and Day Staff. Memorials may be made to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church or donor’s choice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
FAMILIA
- Sabra Hosek Sauer, Wife (married August 21, 1982)
- Shana Sauer, Daughter
- Grant (Melissa) Sauer, Son
- Logan (Naomi) Sauer, Son
- Charles Craig Sauer, Grandson
- Sweet baby girl due in February, Granddaughter
- Oscar H. "Jack" Sauer and Marie McClusky Sauer, Parents (deceased)
PORTADORES
- Henry Hosek III
- Jay Young
- Justin Hosek
- Jack Freyer
- Tommy West
- Richard Evans
- Raymond Dugat, Honorary Pallbearer
- Cody Dugat, Honorary Pallbearer
- Casey Dugat, Honorary Pallbearer
- HP2 Operators and Day Staff, Honorary Pallbearer
DONACIONES
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Trinity Lutheran Church
106 N. DeLeon , Victoria, TX
Servicios
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Public Visitation
miércoles, 6 enero , 2021
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Visitation
jueves, 7 enero , 2021
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Funeral Service
jueves, 7 enero , 2021
Recuerdos
Craig Scott Sauer
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7 enero , 2021
Dear Sabra, our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Craig. Yours was an enduring love story we all admired and honored. Craig’s commitment to his faith and family and strong work ethic will be a lasting legacy. May you be comforted knowing he now rests with his Lord.
Prayers for abundant peace ~
Bonnie and Bill Wilkinson
BILLY MORELAND
7 enero , 2021
I am so sorry to lose a great friend. Although we never quite kept in touch, when we did see each other it was like we were never apart. Craig has such a great lively personality with a contagious smile. He always made you feel well appreciated. It,s been awhile but you will be missed. Prayers out the family and friends during this time. Memories will live on. Sorry could not make funeral due to quarantine reasons.
John Kloesel
6 enero , 2021
Sabra and family:
My deepest condolences on the passing of Craig. I R.E.M. er him and you all very fondly from trinity. May god wrap his arms around you all and give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Billy Hunt
5 enero , 2021
Dear Sabra, Grant,Logan,Shana and your entire family:
Craig was a man of flawless integrity and I was always proud to call him my friend. Howard Yeary once said " If I had a crew of guys like Craig Sauer, I'd never retire." That says it all. Sabra, you and Craig gave your children all the tools they need to succeed in life, not the least of which was a love for Christ. Your entire family has opened your hearts to Him and let Him take permanent residence there. The entire Sauer family has lifted me up just by your presence. Always remember this: GOD ALWAYS WINS: and He did this time, too! God's blessings always and may He give you strength now and always.
Your friend always,
Billy Hunt
Patricia Patterson Williams
5 enero , 2021
Sabra
I wish to express my sympathy on the loss of your husband. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I have not been getting out due to the virus and my immune system but you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
The only good thing about being locked up is I have been able to keep family history books updated.
Hugs, Patricia P. Williams
Denise Neel
5 enero , 2021
I first met Craig and Sabra during their senior year at Stroman High School. I was in my second year as a young teacher, and had the privilege of teaching them. We made an instant connection, and they were instrumental in making my year a pleasurable one. Sabra, I want to express my deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of the love of your life. I am so very sorry, and you are certainly in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Neel
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Craig Sauer~1962
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Easter 1963
Courtenay Freyer, Craig and Jack Freyer
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Craig with Santa ~1966~ 5 years old
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March 1966
Craig with his parents
Their 25th Anniversary
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1st grade~William Wood Elementary
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Marie, Craig and Oscar "Jack" Sauer
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Junior Year 1978-79
Stroman High School
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January 9, 1973
David Matula and Craig
4-H Rifle Safety
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Prom 1979 "Southern Nights"
Sabra and Craig
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July 1979
Sabra Hosek and Craig Sauer
Meersburg Castle
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1980 "'50's Day"
David Matula, Darrell Kovar and
Craig
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Prom 1980
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May 1980 Graduation
Stroman High School
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1980 Senior
Stroman High School
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April 1982
Craig Sauer and Sabra Hosek
Texas A & M
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'69 Chevy~Craig trying to fix the truck
April 1982
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Sabra and Craig with their parents
August 21, 1982
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August 21, 1982 ~ Wedding
Craig and Sabra (Hosek) Sauer
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August 21, 1982
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May 1985
Texas A & M graduation
Academic building in background
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Groomsmen & Ushers
August 1983
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Craig Sauer and Sabra Hosek Sauer
Texas A & M graduation
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Meersburg Castle
June 1988
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November 19, 1989
Grant Scott's graduation
O.H. "Jack" Sauer
Marie Sauer, Craig Sauer, Grant Sauer, Sabra Hosek Sauer, Lil Hosek and Henry Hosek, Jr.
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August 10, 1989
Grant Scott Sauer with his dad, Craig
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Nov. 19, 1989 Grant's baptism
Courtenary Dugat, Darla Fox, Jay Swoboda, Craig, Grant, Sabra, Henry Hosek, III and Amber Hosek Young
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June 30, 1989
Craig with his parents
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October 1990
Craig, Grant and Kitty
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April 1989
Craig and Sabra
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March 16, 1991
Marie & Jack's 50th celebration
Craig holding Grant, Sabra
Jack (O.H.) and Marie McClusky Sauer
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December 24, 1990
Craig and Grant
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Thanksgiving 1990
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Jack's 80th Birthday~ February 4,1992
O.H. "Jack", Grant and Craig Sauer
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June 21, 1993
Disney World
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August 1993
Old Washington, Arkansas
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August 9, 1993
Grant Sauer's 4th Birthday
with Sabra (Hosek) Sauer and Craig
Sauer
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December 2, 1994
Craig Sauer with son, Logan
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December 25, 1994
Craig, Grant and Logan Sauer
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July 1995 at the Class of "80" reunion.
Theresa Klacman, Craig Klacman
Craig Sauer, Jay Swoboda and
Krisit Timme Swoboda
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March 5, 1995~ Logan Craig Sauer's baptism day
Kristie Timme Swoboda, Henry Hosek III, Craig Sauer, Jack Freyer, Sabra Hosek Sauer, Logan and Grant Sauer, Liz Killebrew Freyer and Amber Hosek Young
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March 5, 1995 Logan Sauer's baptism day~ Marie Sauer, Craig Sauer, Sabra Hosek Sauer, Logan Sauer, Grant Sauer, Henry Hosek, Jr. and Lil Hosek
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May 28, 1996
Craig and Sabra Sauer with Grant and Logan
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December 1996
Logan Sauer resting on his dad, Craig
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Shana Sauer's Baptism November 2, 1997 with Henry Hosek, Jr., Logan Sauer, Lil Schroeder Hosek, Craig Sauer, Shana Sauer and Sabra Hosek Sauer and Grant and Marie Sauer
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Shana Sabra Sauer with her dad, Craig Sauer, July 22, 1997
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November 2, 1997 Baptism of Shana Sauer ~ Blane Schroeder, Darla Tagliabue Fox, Jay Young, Logan Sauer, Craig Sauer, Amber Hosek Young, Sabra Hosek Sauer with Shana, Henry Hosek III, Grant Sauer and Janet Rother Hosek
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Christmas Day with Grams 1998~
Craig, Logan and Marie Sauer
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Shana's 1st Birthday ~ July 21, 1998
Craig, Logan, Grant, Sabra and Shana
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A & M Fire School late 1990's
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Deer Hunting ~ January 1999
Craig, Logan and Grant Sauer
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July 15, 1998 ~ Memphis
Craig, Shana, Logan and Grant
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June 1999
Shana, Craig, Sabra, Logan and Grant Sauer
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July 1999 ~ Cowboy's Breakfast ~ Amarillo,TX. Grant, Craig and Logan Sauer
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May 2000
Craig Sauer and Logan
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Craig Sauer with Grant
National Honor Society 2001
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Shana and Craig Sauer
Rockport ~ June 2002
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August 21, 2002
Craig & Sabra Sauer, Lil and Henry Hosek, Marie Sauer with Logan, Grant and Shana Sauer
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January 17, 2004 ~ Houston Aquarium
Craig, Shana, Logan and Grant Sauer
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July 24, 2004 ~ Cody and Kelly's wedding ~ Marie Sauer, Logan, Shana, Grant, Sabra and Craig Sauer
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August 2004
Dennis Luedecke, Craig Sauer, Pete Luedecke and Frank Baros
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Shana's Birthday ~ July 21, 2004
Craig, Grant, Sabra, Shana and Logan Sauer
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September 2005 ~ Alamo Village
Craig, Logan, Grant Sauer with Henry Hosek, Jr.
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March 2006, Shana, Craig, Logan and Grant Sauer with Craig's new tractor
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St. Joseph High School May 27, 2007
Sabra, Grant, Craig, Logan and Shana
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30th year school reunion ~ Stroman High School
Darrell Kresta, Darrell Kovar, Craig Sauer and David Matula
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September 26, 2011 ~ Craig Sauer's 50th Birthday
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Henry Hosek, Jr., Lil Schroeder Hosek, Craig Sauer, Sabra Hosek Sauer, Melissa Scegers Sauer, Grant Sauer, Shana Sauer and Logan Sauer
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Mary 2014 Craig Klacman and Craig Sauer
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September 2015 ~ Stroman High School 35th Reunion
Sabra (Hosek) and Craig Sauer
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Craig and Charles Craig Sauer napping
2016
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April 1, 2016 Craig Sauer with Charles Craig Sauer
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Father's Day 2017
Grant, Logan, Shana, Charles and Craig Sauer
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Summer 2017
30 years at Carbide/Dow
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June 15, 2019
Craig and Logan Sauer
at Logan's Wedding
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March 2019
Craig with the toy box he built for Charles' birthday
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June 15, 2019
Naomi (Parker) and Logan Sauer
with Sabra and Craig Sauer
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December 24, 2019
Sabra and Craig Sauer
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January 29, 2020
Dow co-workers
Raffle to help defray medical expenses for Craig
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December 25, 2019
Craig Sauer reading to Charles
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Sabra, Logan and Craig Sauer
May 2020
Logan's graduated from Texas A & M Corpus Christi
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Family and Friends
January 29, 2020
Raffle to help with Craig's medical bills
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Craig, Shana and Sabra Sauer at Shana's graduation from Texas A & M
May 2020
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December 25, 2014
Grant, Logan, Sabra, Shana and Craig Sauer
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March 2018 ~ Trinity Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt
Sabra and Craig Sauer with grandson Charles Sauer
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Craig Sauer~1962
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Easter 1963
Courtenay Freyer, Craig and Jack Freyer
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Craig with Santa ~1966~ 5 years old
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March 1966
Craig with his parents
Their 25th Anniversary
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1st grade~William Wood Elementary
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Marie, Craig and Oscar "Jack" Sauer
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Junior Year 1978-79
Stroman High School
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January 9, 1973
David Matula and Craig
4-H Rifle Safety
DE LA FAMILIA
Prom 1979 "Southern Nights"
Sabra and Craig
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July 1979
Sabra Hosek and Craig Sauer
Meersburg Castle
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1980 "'50's Day"
David Matula, Darrell Kovar and
Craig
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Prom 1980
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May 1980 Graduation
Stroman High School
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1980 Senior
Stroman High School
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April 1982
Craig Sauer and Sabra Hosek
Texas A & M
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'69 Chevy~Craig trying to fix the truck
April 1982
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Sabra and Craig with their parents
August 21, 1982
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August 21, 1982 ~ Wedding
Craig and Sabra (Hosek) Sauer
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August 21, 1982
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May 1985
Texas A & M graduation
Academic building in background
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Groomsmen & Ushers
August 1983
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Craig Sauer and Sabra Hosek Sauer
Texas A & M graduation
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Meersburg Castle
June 1988
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November 19, 1989
Grant Scott's graduation
O.H. "Jack" Sauer
Marie Sauer, Craig Sauer, Grant Sauer, Sabra Hosek Sauer, Lil Hosek and Henry Hosek, Jr.
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August 10, 1989
Grant Scott Sauer with his dad, Craig
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Nov. 19, 1989 Grant's baptism
Courtenary Dugat, Darla Fox, Jay Swoboda, Craig, Grant, Sabra, Henry Hosek, III and Amber Hosek Young
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June 30, 1989
Craig with his parents
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October 1990
Craig, Grant and Kitty
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April 1989
Craig and Sabra
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March 16, 1991
Marie & Jack's 50th celebration
Craig holding Grant, Sabra
Jack (O.H.) and Marie McClusky Sauer
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December 24, 1990
Craig and Grant
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Thanksgiving 1990
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Jack's 80th Birthday~ February 4,1992
O.H. "Jack", Grant and Craig Sauer
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June 21, 1993
Disney World
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August 1993
Old Washington, Arkansas
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August 9, 1993
Grant Sauer's 4th Birthday
with Sabra (Hosek) Sauer and Craig
Sauer
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December 2, 1994
Craig Sauer with son, Logan
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December 25, 1994
Craig, Grant and Logan Sauer
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July 1995 at the Class of "80" reunion.
Theresa Klacman, Craig Klacman
Craig Sauer, Jay Swoboda and
Krisit Timme Swoboda
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March 5, 1995~ Logan Craig Sauer's baptism day
Kristie Timme Swoboda, Henry Hosek III, Craig Sauer, Jack Freyer, Sabra Hosek Sauer, Logan and Grant Sauer, Liz Killebrew Freyer and Amber Hosek Young
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March 5, 1995 Logan Sauer's baptism day~ Marie Sauer, Craig Sauer, Sabra Hosek Sauer, Logan Sauer, Grant Sauer, Henry Hosek, Jr. and Lil Hosek
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May 28, 1996
Craig and Sabra Sauer with Grant and Logan
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December 1996
Logan Sauer resting on his dad, Craig
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Shana Sauer's Baptism November 2, 1997 with Henry Hosek, Jr., Logan Sauer, Lil Schroeder Hosek, Craig Sauer, Shana Sauer and Sabra Hosek Sauer and Grant and Marie Sauer
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Shana Sabra Sauer with her dad, Craig Sauer, July 22, 1997
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November 2, 1997 Baptism of Shana Sauer ~ Blane Schroeder, Darla Tagliabue Fox, Jay Young, Logan Sauer, Craig Sauer, Amber Hosek Young, Sabra Hosek Sauer with Shana, Henry Hosek III, Grant Sauer and Janet Rother Hosek
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Christmas Day with Grams 1998~
Craig, Logan and Marie Sauer
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Shana's 1st Birthday ~ July 21, 1998
Craig, Logan, Grant, Sabra and Shana
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A & M Fire School late 1990's
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Deer Hunting ~ January 1999
Craig, Logan and Grant Sauer
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July 15, 1998 ~ Memphis
Craig, Shana, Logan and Grant
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June 1999
Shana, Craig, Sabra, Logan and Grant Sauer
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July 1999 ~ Cowboy's Breakfast ~ Amarillo,TX. Grant, Craig and Logan Sauer
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May 2000
Craig Sauer and Logan
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Craig Sauer with Grant
National Honor Society 2001
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Shana and Craig Sauer
Rockport ~ June 2002
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August 21, 2002
Craig & Sabra Sauer, Lil and Henry Hosek, Marie Sauer with Logan, Grant and Shana Sauer
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January 17, 2004 ~ Houston Aquarium
Craig, Shana, Logan and Grant Sauer
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July 24, 2004 ~ Cody and Kelly's wedding ~ Marie Sauer, Logan, Shana, Grant, Sabra and Craig Sauer
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August 2004
Dennis Luedecke, Craig Sauer, Pete Luedecke and Frank Baros
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Shana's Birthday ~ July 21, 2004
Craig, Grant, Sabra, Shana and Logan Sauer
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September 2005 ~ Alamo Village
Craig, Logan, Grant Sauer with Henry Hosek, Jr.
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March 2006, Shana, Craig, Logan and Grant Sauer with Craig's new tractor
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St. Joseph High School May 27, 2007
Sabra, Grant, Craig, Logan and Shana
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30th year school reunion ~ Stroman High School
Darrell Kresta, Darrell Kovar, Craig Sauer and David Matula
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September 26, 2011 ~ Craig Sauer's 50th Birthday
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Henry Hosek, Jr., Lil Schroeder Hosek, Craig Sauer, Sabra Hosek Sauer, Melissa Scegers Sauer, Grant Sauer, Shana Sauer and Logan Sauer
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Mary 2014 Craig Klacman and Craig Sauer
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September 2015 ~ Stroman High School 35th Reunion
Sabra (Hosek) and Craig Sauer
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Craig and Charles Craig Sauer napping
2016
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April 1, 2016 Craig Sauer with Charles Craig Sauer
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Father's Day 2017
Grant, Logan, Shana, Charles and Craig Sauer
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Summer 2017
30 years at Carbide/Dow
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June 15, 2019
Craig and Logan Sauer
at Logan's Wedding
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March 2019
Craig with the toy box he built for Charles' birthday
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June 15, 2019
Naomi (Parker) and Logan Sauer
with Sabra and Craig Sauer
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December 24, 2019
Sabra and Craig Sauer
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January 29, 2020
Dow co-workers
Raffle to help defray medical expenses for Craig
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December 25, 2019
Craig Sauer reading to Charles
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Sabra, Logan and Craig Sauer
May 2020
Logan's graduated from Texas A & M Corpus Christi
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Family and Friends
January 29, 2020
Raffle to help with Craig's medical bills
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Craig, Shana and Sabra Sauer at Shana's graduation from Texas A & M
May 2020
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December 25, 2014
Grant, Logan, Sabra, Shana and Craig Sauer
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March 2018 ~ Trinity Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt
Sabra and Craig Sauer with grandson Charles Sauer
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Biografía
Craig Scott Sauer, 59, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2020, surrounded by his family. He fought a valiant fight against Leukemia for over a year. Craig was born on September 26, 1961 to Marie (McClusky) and Oscar H. “Jack” Sauer. He was a surprise for his parents who were told that they could not have children and had reached middle age. In his youth, he was very involved in 4-H and a member of the Victoria County 4-H rifle team. During high school, he participated in the FFA program. In 10th grade, Craig began dating his future bride, Sabra Hosek. Craig graduated from Stroman High School in 1980. His senior year, he was honored as one of Victoria County 4-H Top Ten Boys. Craig then attended Victoria College.
Craig married Sabra on August 21, 1982, and they moved to College Station to attend Texas A&M. Craig graduated in 1985 from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. Craig and Sabra were blessed with three children; Grant, Logan, and Shana. Craig began working as an operator for Union Carbide in the HP2 unit, in 1987. He had worked for Union Carbide/DOW for 33 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Hermann Sons.
Craig loved working on his farm and tending to his cattle. He was a talented woodworker and seemed to be able to fix anything. The family enjoyed his bar-be-que and his legendary homemade sauce. Traveling with his family made special memories and he was able to see the sights in the 48 contiguous states and Canada. Craig and Sabra were able to travel through Europe twice.
Craig is survived by his wife, Sabra Hosek Sauer; his daughter, Shana Sauer of College Station, and his sons and daughter-in-laws, Grant and Melissa, and Logan and Naomi Sauer, of Victoria. He is also survived by a grandson, Charles Craig Sauer and was looking forward to a granddaughter to be born in February.
A public viewing will begin 8 am until 5 pm on Wednesday, January 6 at Rosewood Funeral Home. On Thursday January 7, there will be a visitation hour at 9am at Trinity Lutheran Church. The funeral services will begin at 10 am at the church followed by the burial at Shillerville Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Henry Hosek III, Jay Young, Justin Hosek, Jack Freyer, Tommy West, and Richard Evans. Honorary pallbearers include Raymond, Cody, and Casey Dugat, and the HP2 Operators and Day Staff.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church or donor’s choice.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.