Dorothy J. Sauter

Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on November 24, 1924
Departed on August 31, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial

Dorothy J. Sauter, 85, of 214 15th St. NW died Tuesday August 31 at her home after a long illness. Services at 1:00 PM on Thursday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. H. Burr Bryant will officiate. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday.

Survivors include a son, Floyd Jr. (Judy) of Urbana, a daughter, Carol Knight of Cedar Rapids, two sisters, Evelyn Wieneke of Phoenix, Arizona, Grace Kimbrough of Cedar Rapids, and one brother, Henry (Sue) Matejka of Olin. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Timothy and Troy Sauter, Kasey (Eric) Knight-Day and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law, Ken Knight, sister, Mildred Pernicka, three brothers-in-law, Harry, Gene and Frank and one sister-in-law, Trixie.

Dorothy was born on November 24, 1924 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Henry and Mabel Stitt Matejka. She married Floyd A. Sauter on April 26, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, He died in 1986. Dorothy was a receiving inspector at Collins Radio for over 30 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, El Kahir Shrine Widows and the Elks Club. She enjoyed going to the casino, shopping, traveling to every state and especially the time spent with her beloved family and many friends.

A memorial fund has been established in Dorothy’s name. “The family would like to give a special thank you to Peggy with St. Lukes Hospice and her care givers, Lori and Karen for the loving care given to Dorothy”.

Visitation

Service

Cemetery