Loren Sawyer

VISITATION

10-11 a.m., Monday, March 3 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel.

SERVICE

11 a.m., Monday, March 3 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel.

Loren W. Beef Sawyer, age 83, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Barron, died Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the Chippewa Manor.

Loren was born in Shell Lake Wisconsin to Myrtle (Hunter) and Bill Sawyer. His family moved to Lewis, Wisconsin where he graduated from Frederic High School.

He met and married Carol Friberg in 1951 before entering the US Army, where he served from 1951-1953. He was especially proud of his service to his country and always remained very patriotic. Loren started his career selling cars for Ford Motor Co. and continued this for 40 plus years.

Loren and Carol raised four children in Barron and Chippewa Falls eventually retiring in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. When he wasnt at a ball game, he loved to spend time at the family cabin on Spooner Lake. Loren was involved in many interests over the years, some included being a volunteer fireman, playing drums in a dance band, singing for many weddings and funerals, running a successful Punt, Pass and Kick program, and being an active member of the VFW.

He was a sports enthusiast who had a large love for the Green Bay Packers and the Winona State Warriors. His children will remember that he rarely missed a game, a concert, or any activity that they were involved in. His grandchildren and two great grandsons brought him great joy! He was extremely sad at the end that he would not be able to watch his great-grandsons play ball.but we know he will have the best seat in the house! He had a great enthusiasm for life!!

He is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Tom (Connie Mettille); daughters, Brenda, Kori (Tim Sample), Jodi; grandson, Tommy; granddaughters, Jessica (Mike) Dietel, Ashley (Brady Grissinger) Meinen, Kelsey (Andy) Geribon; great grandsons, Max and Carson Dietel; and many other relatives, friends and his buddy Tracy Heidtke.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Flora Rydberg.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 3 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls with the Rev. Mike Houle of Valley Vineyard Church officiating.

Spring interment with military honors will be held at Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery, town of West Sweden, Polk County, WI.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral chapel.

AFTERSERVICE

A memorial service for Loren W. Beef Sawyer, 83, of Chippewa Falls was held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 3 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls. The Rev. Michael Houle of Valley Vineyard Church, Chippewa Falls officiated and music was provided by organist, Cheri Sykes and vocalists, Kori Sawyer and Steve Midboe. Personal reflections were given by son, Tom Sawyer and niece Billie LaBumbard. Spring interment with military honors will be at Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery, town of West Sweden, Polk County.