Clarence 'Bud' Sauer, 77

| November 21, 2011 9:00 PM

May 17, 1934 - Nov. 19, 2011

Clarence "Bud" Sauer, 77, of Coeur d'Alene, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 19, 2011. Bud was born in Sanborn, N.D., to Warner and Florence Sauer.

Bud was the manager of the Coeur d'Alene Eagles Lodge for many years. Bud enjoyed hunting, morning coffee with the guys at the Owl Café, playing cards and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his loving wife, Linda, of 38 years; sisters Clara (Jerry) Boughton, Mary (Charles) Hasemeyer, Roberta Law, Peggy Manns, Glenice Kastet, Charolette Andrist, Catherine (Galen) Hollis; his brother, Ron (Eileen) Sauer; three daughters, Debbie, Tammy, Sandy and their spouses; three sons, Rick and his spouse, John and Mike; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who were the apples of his eye; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kermit.

A private Mass for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at St. Pius Catholic Church, with a celebration of life to follow.

We invite you to view Bud's memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.

The family would like to thank River City Hospice for the excellent care of our loved one.