Herb Sautner
Posted Dec 20, 2017 | 6:37 PM by SaamisMFC
Herbert “Herb” Sautner, beloved husband of the late Laura Sautner passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Herb will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Roger (Judy) Colbe, Darryl (Sandy) Sautner; his daughter, Sherry (Darryl) Kenna; grandchildren, Leslie, Byron, Gina, Jesse, Melissa, and Devin; as well as seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his loving wife, Herbert was predeceased by his sisters, Mary, Baya, Jean and Diane; and brothers, George, Carl, Fred, Joe and Henry. Herb’s life adventures included his early years in Hilda, Alberta with parents, Joseph and Katherine, at the homestead with the blended family of 9 children. The family sold the homestead and moved to Medicine Hat in 1946. Herb enlisted in the military at age 20 and served until September 1946 serving as a decorated private in the Canadian Army. He worked for CP Rail as a yardman and trainman and retired from the company. Herb married Laura Maurer in October 1976. He loved his sports being and avid curler for years. Herb was a big fan of CFL and the Toronto Blue Jays. He enjoyed traveling and fishing as well as spending the winters in Arizona. Herb also took great pleasure in dancing, card games and camping over the years. Herb’s greatest passion was spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with an interment to follow at 12:00 p.m. at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Friday, December 22nd, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Herb’s memory may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8; your support will always be remembered. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Herb Sautner.
- Date : 2017-12-13
- Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta