Herman Sahr

Herman Sahr, 78, of Chippewa Falls, WI, formally of Farnhamville, IA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 22, 2018.

Herman Alfred Sahr was given life by his Creator and was born on September 29, 1939, to Ernest and Sylvia (Marquis) Sahr in Lake City, Iowa. After graduation from Cedar Valley High School in Somers, Iowa, he served 3-1/2 years in the United States Air Force where he was trained as a dental technician.

On October 24, 1964, Herman married Sharon Cline at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Farnhamville, Iowa. The couple resided and raised their four children in Storm Lake, Iowa. They were members of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he served as an elder, treasurer and was actively involved in fellowship club, evangelism and bible study.

Herman worked as a dental technician before returning to his love of the land and began working in the agricultural industry for Farm Service and DeKalb.

In 1997 Herman and Sharon moved to Chippewa Falls, WI. Where he worked at Hutchinson Technology, AJ Mfg. in Bloomer, Forest Hill Cemetery, and Eagelton Nursing Home. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church where he served as an elder and as president of the congregation.

Herman enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, riding his John Deere lawn tractor, woodworking, photography, Bible study, bicycling and everything to do with farming. Herman was deeply devoted to his family and took advantage of every opportunity to get together. He could always be counted on to cheer-on his children and grandchildren at their various ball game and concerts. Herman was known to be a man of few words and a rock to the family through his strong convictions and actions. Herman will always be remembered for his “Sahr grin” and his joy and pride in his family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Sharon, and his children Mark (Diane) Sahr of Minnetrista, MN, Debra (Terry) Hieserich of Chaska, MN, Michael (Lisa) Sahr of Woodbury, MN, David (Jerilyn) Sahr of Alta, IA, and his grandchildren Jayson (Laura) Sahr, Jenna (Brad) Werner, Joey, Robert, and Grace Sahr, Brady and Paige Sahr, and his great grandchildren Grant and Ben Werner his sister-in-law Maxine Sahr and his numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Sylvia Sahr and brother Earl Sahr.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 26 at Zion Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls with the Rev. Timothy Jones officiating. Military honors conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council will be held immediately following the service at the church. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls.

Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, March 25 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls and one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.

Memorials may be designated to Zion Lutheran Church.

The family would like to thank Mayo Hospice and Chistine Eagers at Appeal to Heaven.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Chippewa Falls is serving the family.

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