Walter August Sauter

Walter A. Sauter, MIT Electrical Engineering graduate, life-long thinker and inventor, cherished husband, exemplary father and grandfather, peacefully entered into glory on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his beloved home in Malibu. His battle with leukemia was hard-fought, especially for a 93 year-old. He is survived by his wife Leah of 65 years, his children Karl, Karen, Susan, Kathleen, 15 grandchildren, a growing crop of great-grandchildren, his sister Hilda and her family, cousin Elsa and other relatives in Germany. He will also be missed by the many who knew him through his work and the family’s life in Topanga and Malibu, and through 53 years of dedicated service to his church. He was renowned for his problem-solving ideas and sharing stories of his experiences as a Navy Lieutenant. His heart was full of love, care and concern for all who knew him.

Date of Celebration of Life service: Saturday, May 4th, 2019, at 1:30 PM at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Drive, (310) 457-7505.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Walt would be welcomed by:

* Malibu United Methodist Church at: https://www.malibuumc.org

* Donations may be made to fund research being done by Walt’s oncologist, Dr Paquette, to improve outcomes for those with blood cancer diseases such as Leukemia which Walter had. Please indicate your gift is in memory of Walter Sauter in order for your donation to be directed to this research program. Online at: giving.cedars-sinai.edu/make-a-gift; or via check payable to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and mailed to Cedars-Sinai, Attn: Laura Asok PhD, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 2416, Los Angeles, CA 90048, or by phone at 323-866-2912

Memories of Walter may be shared at: forevermissed.com/walter-august-sauter