Chris Sauer
<p>Chris Chauncey Sauer</p>
Chris “Chauncey” Sauer, with his family by his side, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 7, 2015, due to complications from an aneurysm. Chauncey was born on Oct. 31, 1934, to Christian and Francis Sauer in Cass Lake, Minn. He was preceded in death by his younger brother Charles and his father Christian. He is survived by his mother Francis Sauer; his brother John (Judy) Sauer and his sister Pat (Bruce) Carrier. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Marlyn and their five children, Cindy (Doug) Saros, Christy (Art) Pine, Cathy (Rich) Noble, Carol Sauer and David (Darcy) Sauer, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
After graduating from high school in 1952, Chauncey joined the Army Reserves and moved to Libby, where he met the love of his life, Marlyn. Chauncey joined the Libby Volunteer Fire Department in 1956 and quickly moved through the ranks becoming Fire Chief in 1973. He served for 24 years in Libby. Chauncey finally landed his dream job as a full time Fire Chief for Snohomish County Fire Dist. 11 in Everett, Wash., and served for 20 years. Chauncey sat on the board for Sno-Pac, Snohomish County Chiefs Association, Washington State Fire Chief Association and numerous other boards and committees.
Upon retirement in 2000, Chauncey and Marlyn moved to Leavenworth, Wash., where they opened a store called Haus of Angels. And for 14 years, they served and loved the tourists and residents of Leavenworth.
Chauncey was a devoted husband, loving father, fun grandfather, playful great-grandfather, respected boss and admired colleague. But, the most important part of his life was, is and will always be his relationship with Jesus Christ. All of us can rest assured that Chauncey is dancing on the streets of gold and we know he’s not the Fire Chief where he’s at because they don’t have a fire department.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. at Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene (LCN), 111 Ski Hill Drive, Leavenworth, WA. A special tribute will take place in Libby by the Libby Volunteer Fire Department Saturday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. which will include a procession from the fire hall to Fireman’s Park.
In lieu of gifts or flowers, please send a donation in the name of Chauncey Sauer to Libby Volunteer Fire Department.