Ralph E. Sauerhage Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ralph E. Sauerhage of Oakdale, Illinois, born in Ava, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 91, on April 4, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ralph E. Sauerhage to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Henry (Olinda); and his siblings, Adrian (Mary), Ernest (Evelyn), Charles, Lawrence, Troy Sauerhage (Annette), Caroline McKinney (Charlie), Kathleen Rueter (Ralph), Roma Walker (Elmer), Loretta Seering (Stanley) and Geraldine Steffen.
He is survived by: his wife Betty M.; his children, Rick Sauerhage (Lori Baynes) of Oakdale, IL and Ritta Knau (Jack) of Oakdale, IL; his grandchildren, Cole Sauerhage, Matthew Sauerhage, James Morrison (Devika), Devin and Brandon Knau; his siblings-in-law, Helen Sauerhage of Coulterville, IL and Earl Steffen; and his pet Jake. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be donated to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220, or American Legion Post 683, 7236 State Route 15, St. Libory, IL 62282.
