William G. Sauer

William G. Sauer, 97, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died peacefully Wednesday morning, September 26, 2007 at his daughter's home in Lansing, Michigan. Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 17, 1910, he was the son of the late Peter and Theresa Rose (Klinges) Sauer, Jr. He worked as a machinist at Foremost Ice Cream, formerly Woodlawn Ice Cream Company, for many years, and prior to retirement was employed at Wilkes College. Bill was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he was an elder. He also volunteered for Deborah and Meals on Wheels. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Marion E. Clark, in 1990, as well as brothers, Clarence, Peter and Francis Sauers. He will be greatly missed by his loving daughter Carol and her husband Jerry Williams; as well the grandchildren he adored, Mark (Corina) Williams, Brian (Heather) Williams, and Adam (Jaine) Williams; and great grandchildren, Alicia, Jonathan, Sarah, Harth, Gage, Kennedy and Emerson, who were the light of his life. He is also survived by brothers, Harry (Margaret) Sauer, Fred Sauer, Carl (Gloria) Sauer, all of Wilkes-Barre, Robert (Florence) Sauer, DE, Ralph (Margaret) Sauer, Philadelphia; and sisters, Madeline Muth, Philadelphia, and Ruth (Roger) Hardy, Medfield, MA. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 3, at 10:00 AM at Kniffen O'Malley Funeral Home, 465 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, with Reverend Micki Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Twp. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.