Sauer was born in Sheboygan and raised in Waco, Texas. George Henry Sauer Jr. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Even in the pros, you were told when to go to bed, when to turn your lights off, when to wake up, when to eat and what to eat. George M. Sauer, Jr. (Major U.S. Army, Retired) died peacefully in Aurora, Ohio on December 25, 2016 at the age of 93. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. You live forever in our hearts. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Alfred Butch George Sauer Jr., 76, passed away on April 9, 2022, at his home in Barstow, CA. He retired in 2003 after 31 years of service. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Sauer to show support. Parents, if you care and seek wisdom, pay attention now. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53262995/george-sauer. Albert George Sauer The Rev. George Jr. played from 1966 to 1970 for the New York Jets; he is shown on a 1969 Glendale stamp. "It is a sad thing to see a 40-year-old man checked into bed at night," Sauer said. Sauer retired at the peak of his career following the 1970 NFL season because he considered professional football dehumanizing. Even in the pros, you were told when to go to bed, when to turn your lights off, when to wake up, when to eat and what to eat. A graveside service will be held following the funeral at Mt. OBITUARY Daniel Eastman March 25, 1944 - January 4, 2023. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Navy Team His Most Memorable. He was born on November 10, 1943, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. I didnt realize I was doing this at the time. "After years of this kind of living, what else can you be but an adolescent? As a rookie, Sauer established himself as a reliable yet underused split end as Namath began to find his way professionally. Sauer, however, broke out during his second year, playing a complementary role to Maynard's deep game. And at a very young age the sport takes over your life. They wondered why he was living in Sioux Falls and working in a grocery store in an hourly position, not because they looked down on the job, but because he seemed an odd fit for it. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Growing up, the son had been an outstanding student with a wide variety of interests. How many George Sauers are trapped behind those facemasks, dreaming of something else they would rather do with their lives if only they could escape? Bottom: Associated Press. There was an error deleting this problem. How many dreams are delayed, put off, or never attempted? Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He skipped his last year of college eligibility and signed with the Jets, where his father was the player personnel director. U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 18561970, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [2] In a 1971 interview with the Institute for the Study of Sport and Society, Sauer said, "When you get to the college and professional levels, the coaches still treat you as an adolescent. He called the back room at the Sunshine Store Paradise. Until you got to know him, the man who helped stock the grocery store shelves kept such a low profile that not many people knew anything about him. Blessings as we mourn. Together, Sauer, Namath and Hall of Famer Don Maynard developed one of the top passing offenses in the AFL through the later half of the 1960s. He was born November 27, 1937, a son of the late Fredrick August Sauer, Sr. and Anita Elizabeth Sauer. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. "Pro football does not do what it claims to do," Sauer said when he retired from the National Football League. His 11-yard reception early in the second quarter set the Jets up at the Colts' 23-yard line, and when Matt Snell punched the ball into the end zone it gave the Jets a lead they would not relinquish. Like so many young boys in these situations, the son just happened to be very good at playing a sport that he did not really enjoy. Len was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. And this affirmation is not just coming from his parents. And then the son can throw the ball. Failed to delete memorial. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He participated in soccer, baseball and taekwondo throughout his school years. Joe Namath (left) and George Sauer chat during a New York Jets practice on Nov. 29, 1968 at Shea Stadium in New York.). Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Wisconsin wolf population increases to record high, Badgers Blog At the age of 27, George Jr. (left) quit playing in the National Football League, saying at the time "the whole structure of pro football is ridiculous.". He earned his GED and went on to attend Barstow Community College. GEORGE SAUER OBITUARY GEORGE A. SAUER JR. age 79 beloved husband of Betty Jane (nee Madsen) for 57 years; loving father of Norma Jean Hydock (John) and Ronald (Julie); grandfather of. He didnt want to be anything but a poet and a writer, John Dockery, a former Jets teammate and roommate during road games, recalled in a 2008 interview, but he was given skills he didnt want. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He was born in Sheboygan. In Christ: Dave and Carol Anderson. He was named the top split end in the AFL in 1967 by the Associated Press, UPI and theSporting News. He had no family in the area. George August Sauer George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. I enjoyed the friendships I made. We have set your language to Funeral Home Services for George are being provided by FJ Corrigan Funeral Services, and Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer. Alfred liked playing cards and going to the casino to play poker. He wanted something else. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. burial type, casket, head stone, cemetery accommodations, etc.) People like you because youre good at throwing around the ball. And then one day, the son looks around and learns that hes being praised for being able to throw that ball, or catch that ball, or kick that ball. The middle-aged man lived alone in a small apartment in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was 69. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. By 1968, the Jets were firmly established as one of the top teams in the AFL and Sauer was one of the main cogs in Namath's high-flying offense. After work, and in his free time, he wrote. Verify and try again. Leonard (Len) R. Sauer, of Gloucester City died on September 8 in Cooper University Medical Center from injuries suffered in an auto accident that occurred several days before. George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. Please try again later. Sauer played for the New York Stars and Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League in 1974. His father was a lifelong football player, coach, and administrator. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. George G. Sauer, 74 years old, a veteran coal miner, who celebrated his golden wedding anniversary only three weeks ago, died at his home, 1807 West Lincoln street, at 1:25 a.m. Tuesday. George is survived by his daughters Amy Helewa; Cynthia Klenz (Barry Blakeslee); Nancy Eberling (David); brother Leonard Sauer (Mimi); eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, and preceded in death by his wife Martha (Sprenger), daughter Ellen (Corbin), and sons-in-law Joe Helewa and Buck Klenz. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. The irony is, in most cases there is nothing malicious in it at least in the beginning although the results can consume many years of the childs life and continue into early adulthood. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. How many careers are never taken up? Favre has fun during celebrity event at AmFam Championship, Bucks Blog He had apparently chosen the city at random. 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Edina was the middle child of Hugh Clayton Welsh, Jr and Julia Ann Thompson Welsh and Connie Patton Welsh, and was born at Herman Hospital in Houston where she was so proud to . [3] After he left Kansas, Sauer coached at the United States Naval Academy (19481949), and Baylor University (19501955), compiling a career college football record of 78559 and earning trips to both the Orange Bowl and the Gator Bowl. It claims to teach self-discipline and responsibility, which is its most obvious contradiction. The pretty girls in school like you. Imagine that for a moment. . My dad would throw the ball to me close to the trees and Id bounce off of them after I caught it. Bob Wolfley retired in October 2014 He wrote the SportsDay blog and column and about TV and radio issues. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Sorry! This allowed Sauer to step up and deliver perhaps his most important performance as a Jet. He was the husband of Tina M. (Bayuk) Root of New He was born July 25, 1933, in Indianapolis. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. According to his obituary, Sauer is survived by his sister, Dana Keifer of Westerville, Ohio, two nephews, his aunt and uncle, and numerous cousins. Sauer, who played for the Jets from 1965-70, had a couple of state connections. He was a slightly imposing figure, standing six feet, two inches tall, but otherwise he looked like a college English professor. Nick Sauer's quick resignation amid sordid allegations leaves Lake County Republicans in the lurch and lacking a current November candidate in the 51st House District. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The rosary and funeral service will be held on May 6, 2022, at St. Josephs Catholic Church at 10:30am. He earned a certificate in Administration of Justice in June 1978. Every now and then, the secrets spill out. He left with one year still left on his contract, which was certain to have been extended. Family and friends can send flowersand condolences in memory of the loved one. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife Lillian, son George Sauer Jr., and daughter, Dana. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Sauers Super performance in Super Bowl III was the greatest of any pass catcher until Lynn Swanns spectacular show in 1976, and yet he played only two more seasons after that, retiring at 27, too young by even the merciless standards of the NFL. He enjoyed watching old shows such as Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Andy Griffith Show, and I Love Lucy. He was 69. You stick out too much, the world enlarges around you to dangerous proportions, and you are too evident to too many others. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. View Cemetery. And the son who can barely walk and cant even speak yet can catch the ball. After leaving the NFL, Sauer pursued a career in writing and publishing. His sister, Ms. Keifer, is his only immediate survivor. George H. Sauer, a former college football coach who served as general manager of the New York Titans and later as the first director of player personnel for their successor, the New York Jets, died on Saturday at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Waco, Tex. After college, he played for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1935 to 1937, helping them win the 1936 NFL championship as their starting left halfback. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please reset your password. Learn more about managing a memorial . "He will be missed very much, both as George Sauer the player and George Sauer the person. Sauer, 6-2 and 195, thought pro football players were treated like children. Sauer died on May 7 of congestive heart failure in Westerville, Ohio, after battling Alzheimer's disease. You even live and eat together like you are in a boys camp.. He had apparently chosen the city at random. He would walk away from the game only two years later at the age of 27, one of the best receivers in the NFL, and leaving a highly-lucrative contract on the table. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. "I think since Lombardi has been pretty much epitomized as the head figure in football for the 1960s, his image and what he stood for and his coaching techniques need to be scrutinized and questioned," Sauer said. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. George Sauer Jr. would later note, It was as though some unseen force was driving me from behind to do those things. I can identify with this sentiment, because this same unseen force influenced the first 22 years of my own life. [9], For his son, the American football wide receiver, see, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Sauer&oldid=1135684894, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 26 January 2023, at 05:25. After two years in the insurance business, he joined the Titans in 1961, as the team's backfield coach-general manager. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. At 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds, he was an outstanding receiver at the University of Texas, where he gave up premedical studies because he did not have time for both that and football. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. "[2] Sauer's father, on the subject of his son's retirement, stated, "He definitely does not like to be regimented."[2]. Sauers father, George Sauer Sr., played fullback for the Packers from 1935-37. Sauer expressed his misgivings about the football life in an article in The Times in 1983. After his years in the service, Alfred worked a brief time at the Sante Fe Railroad. George Sauer really had no choice in the trajectory his life would take for its first 27 years, because he was offered a football scholarship to the University of Texas on the day he was born. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Obituary. Published by Bay City Times from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2021. George Henry Sauer Jr. was born to George and Lillian Sauer on Nov. 10, 1943, in Sheboygan, Wis., and raised in Waco, Tex. Sign up for service and obituary updates. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 12, 1933 - New London 200 W Main Street New London, OH 44851 Tel: 1-419-929-3781 Fax: 1-419-929-1902 She was born March 23, 1941 in Los Cruces, New Mexico to the late Ada Caylor and Robert Caylor. On a writers journey. Sauer attended the University of Nebraska where he was an All-American halfback under Dana X. Bible from 1931-1933. His father had played for the Green Bay Packers from 19351937 and been a member of the Packers 1936 NFL championship team. Checkout the latest stats for George Sauer. A few years ago, people around the N.F.L. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Would you like to offer George Sauers loved ones a condolence message? It doesnt take much, and the seeds are firmly planted, the heading is set. Gertrude (Gertie) E. Sauer died on August 9th, 2019 in her Winter Springs, Florida home. He also furthered an interest in writing, turning out novels, poetry and book reviews. He finished with 29 catches for 301 yards and two touchdowns. As of 1994, the same year as his father's death, Sauer was a textbook graphics specialist living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In addition to his son, a textbook graphics specialist in St. Paul, Mr. Sauer is survived by his wife, Lillian; two sisters, Kate Bonsack and Bertha Miller; a daughter, Dana Keifer, and two grandsons. And thats how it happens. As for George Jr., it read, dont worry. There is a problem with your email/password. He was born November 27, 1937, a son of the late Fredrick August Sauer, Sr. and Anita Elizabeth Sauer. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Let others know about your loved one's death. Try again. In the inception in the very earliest of days this is how it happens. Despite the Jets' run-heavy game plan in Super Bowl III, Sauerfinishedwith a game-high eight catches for 133 yards.
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