Robert Sauer , VRHS Class of 1980

Sauer, Robert J. RENSSELAER Robert J. Sauer, age 46, of Rensselaer passed away suddenly Saturday, September 19, 2009. He was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer. Bob was a graduate of Rensselaer High School and was employed as a heavy machine operator for the Department of Public Works for the City of Rensselaer. He was currently treasurer of CSEA Local #1000 Labor Union and had an interest in restoring old trucks. He was a life member of the J.N. Ring Fire Company in Rensselaer and the American Truck Historical Society. Bob had a keen sense of humor and enjoyed cooking and putting on barbeques, reading, wood working, the oldies music and songs but his greatest and most important quality was his caring and thoughtfulness to those in need. Bob was a loving son, brother and uncle. Son of Gustave H. Sauer Sr. of Rensselaer and the late Mary M. Anderson Sauer; brother of Gustave H. (Pearl) Sauer Jr. of Taberg, N.Y., Rev. Sharon M. Sauer of Chestertown, N.Y., Boyce F. (Sharon) Sauer of Rensselaer and the late 1st Lieutenant Paul A. Sauer and Mary Elizabeth Sauer; long time companion of Lynn Smith of Rensselaer. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and his canine companion Beth.

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