Daniel R. Sauers

  Daniel R. Sauers, 91, of Streator passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Sugar Creek Memory Care in Normal.

  Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 30th at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator. 

  Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 30th at the funeral home. 

  Burial will in Riverview Cemetery, Streator.

  Born August 18, 1931 in Streator he was the son of John and Pearl (Moore) Sauer.  He married Juanita Zenor on November 19, 1950 in Ottawa.  She preceded him in death on February 22, 2018.

  He is also survived by daughters, Julie (Gary) Northrup of Big Rapids, Michigan and Debbie (Joe) Hanchett of Bloomington; a son, Neal (Michael Cruz) Sauers of Chicago; and a daughter in law, Terri Sauers of Rowlett, Texas; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, David Sauers; a brother, Elmer Sauers and a sister, Louise Nagle.

  Born and raised in Streator he attended St. Anthony Grade School and graduated from Streator High School.

  He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  He served in Germany.

  He worked for Owens Illinois Glass Company in the Service Department. 

  He enjoyed fishing, gardening and bowling through the years.

  The family would like to thank Sugar Creek Memory Care and Transitions Hospice for taking such wonderful care of their Dad.

  Memorials may be directed to Pet Project.

  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.solontelford.com

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