Claire is survived by her loving and devoted son Alex Sauer and two companion cats Lana and Tyrion. She will be lovingly remembered by her nephews Christian, Mike, Aaron, Andy, Brandon, Marty and Scotty. Her siblings Mary Anne Hill and Robert (Linda) Waago and sister-in-law Barbara (Bruce) Currie will miss her laughter and her thoughtfulness for others.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Sauer in 2024.
A visitation will be held on February 7, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel, located at 710 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125.
The funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the same location.
The committal service will take place at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Dr, Los Altos, CA, 94024, at 2:00 pm.