Phil was born on September 8, 1946 in Fargo, North Dakota. He was raised most of his life in Jamestown, North Dakota. He passed away in his home in Helena, Montana on November 25, 2014.
Phil married Connie Jones on March 19, 1965. They had 3 children, Lance, Ryan , and Karissa Sauer.
Phil enjoyed many different recreational activities and excelled in all sports no matter what he played, especially his exceptional pool playing.
Phil is survived by his wife, Connie, and three children, Lance, Ryan and Karissa. He is also survived by five grandchildren; Alyssa, Brandon, Zach, Connor and Shelby, a brother, Allan Lemke, of Fargo, North Dakota and a great-grand daughter, Adeline. Also, special recognition to his niece, Tina Laas, the pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed in his memorial.
Due to Phil’s request his obituary is very short and simple. His philosophy was that everyone who knew him and loved him, knew everything they needed to know about him.
Public visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. The family will also receive friends at their home; 851 Silverette Street from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Burial will take place following the funeral service at Forestvale Cemetery. A pot-luck reception will follow the burial at the Eagle’s Lodge, 715 N. Fee Street.
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday December 1, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Family Receiving Friends
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday December 1, 2014
Family Home
851 Silverette Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Service
1:30 p.m.
Tuesday December 2, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial
Immediately following the funeral service`
Tuesday December 2, 2014
Forestvale Cemetery
Forestvale Road
Helena, Montana
Reception
Immediately following the burial
Tuesday December 2, 2014
Eagles Lodge #16
715 N. Fee Street
Helena, Montana
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday December 1, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Family Receiving Friends
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday December 1, 2014
Family Home
851 Silverette Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Service
1:30 p.m.
Tuesday December 2, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial
Immediately following the funeral service`
Tuesday December 2, 2014
Forestvale Cemetery
Forestvale Road
Helena, Montana
Reception
Immediately following the burial
Tuesday December 2, 2014
Eagles Lodge #16
715 N. Fee Street
Helena, Montana
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Tara Popp says
To the entire Sauer family ~
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diana Howard says
Dear Connie, Karissa, Lance, and Ryan,
I want you all to know that I am so very sorry of your loss of Phil. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time and always. May all the loving memories of your husband, father, and grandfather comfort you always. Im thinking of all of you!
charlie kassner says
Dear Connie,Karissa,Ryan,Lance, Tina and Rob Lass, im very sadden of Phil Death, I haven’t seen the Sauers in a long time, Phil stop in my bar when he went to Shelby from chester, I stop at the Grand often and some times at the Mint in Shelby to visit you all, I miss those times a lot, Phil was a kind man, he like every one, we had very good talks and a lot of good laughs, until we meet again in Heaven, my prayers go out to you all, charlie
Ronni Burke says
My thoughts go out to the family.
Robin Britt says
Connie and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. I know your strength and the love of your family will help you through this difficult this difficult time. I’m thinking of you and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Kkev says
To my cousin Connie and her family I just want to say how sorry I am about Phil’s passing. It is never easy to lose a husband, Dad or grandpa. I wish I lived closer so I could have been at the services. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Cheryl