Praying for comfort for all of Uncle Leo’s family during this difficult time. We will miss him greatly. Leo Always welcomed us with a big smile and a great story. I know the Saatzer’s and the Lauer’s did lots of things together, fun times growing up. Those memories last forever. Now Martha and Leo are together again, what a reunion that must have been! God bless them both, May they rest in peace! Take comfort in the memories. May god grant you all comfort and peace thru this difficult time!
Leo J. Saatzer
August 23, 1927 – January 30, 2013
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 5 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta for Leo J. Saatzer, 85, of St. Cloud, who died on January 30, 2013. The Reverend Robert Rolfes will officiate. Burial, with Military Honors, will be in Assumption Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 AM on Tuesday at the church in St. Augusta. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Leo was born on August 23, 1927, to Rudolph and Henrietta (Gundhofer) Saatzer. He graduated from Tech High School in 1945. He served in the US Navy from 1945 – 1948. Leo married Martha A. Lauer on September 1, 1956. He worked for the US Postal Service, retiring in 1985.
Leo was an avid bowler and golfer. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family.
Leo is survived by: children Mark (Marcia) of Glendale, CA, Carrie Bastin of St. Augusta, Kim Saatzer of St. Cloud, and Kay Saatzer of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren Mark Saatzer, Melissa (Mikel) Jordet, Stephanie (Jon) Rau, Stephen Bastin, and Maria Bastin; four great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters LeRoy (Shirley), Mary Lou Frericks, Don (Sheila), Ron (Nancy), Richard “Pickles”, sister-in-law Shirlee Saatzer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Martha, brothers Jerome, Rudolph “Cobby”, son-in-law Dean Bastin.
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The world lost a kind and gracious gentleman today when our Good Lord took his hand and reunited him with his wife and other family members that have gone before us. My family and I will be forever grateful for being adopted by the Saatzer family when we lived in St. Cloud. We will love you and miss you always, Papa Leo – cherry wine will never be the same!!
To Carrie, Mark, Kim, Kay, and all the rest of the family – you are in our thoughts and prayers; we love you all so much.
To this day he is stil Papa Leo to Mac and I and Grandpa Leo to our kids. So much care and kindness from both you and Martha. So many GREAT memories, laughs and love you gave us. We love you and will never forget your kindness and love.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 5 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta for Leo J. Saatzer, 85, of St. Cloud, who died on January 30, 2013. The Reverend Robert Rolfes will officiate. Burial, with Military Honors, will be in Assumption Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 AM on Tuesday at the church in St. Augusta. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.