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Frank Griffith Sauer

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Frank Griffith Sauer obituary, 1922-2022, Portland, OR

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Frank Sauer Obituary

Frank Griffith Sauer
Dec. 26, 1922 - March 20, 2022
Frank was the son of Carl Sauer and Bess Griffith Sauer. He died peacefully March 20, 2022, of a heart attack. He attended Alameda Grade School and Grant High School. After two years in the Army he received an honorable discharge, then graduated from the University of Oregon 1949. Where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta.
He started his career with the Hartford Insurance Company and ended up with his own agency. His most proud moment was receiving the Arthur Epstein Insurances Achievement Award. He sold his business to longtime employee Eloise Jones in 1980, and stayed on until he retired.
He was a charter member of the Portland Hockey Association and Beaverton Elks #1989. He was an instructor at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, and played tennis at the MAC. He enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Europe and Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Kathy (Craig), Karla (Greg); four nieces and nephews in California. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen.
He was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. A service will be held at 1 p.m., April 9, 2022, at St. Andrews Church, 3228 S.W. Sunset Blvd., Portland, OR 97239.
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Published by The Oregonian from Apr. 1 to Apr. 3, 2022.

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John Fergison

April 19, 2022

Hi Barbara,
I have very fond memories of Frank, particularly skiing. I know Frank enjoyed his family, skiing, and his other activities. I have happy thoughts of Frank cruising down Mt Hood Meadows in a bright red jacket.
My condolences to you and the fine family you and Frank raised. I was touched by the wonderful memories of Frank by your 2 daughters at the memorial. You should be extremely proud of your great family. It was very thoughtful of Carla to return my cards.
I know your loss is huge as I have also experienced the loss of a spouse and understand the feeling of loss of a long-term marriage. You have my sincerest condolences.

Jean Coon

April 8, 2022

Dear Bobbie,
Met Frank in the 6th grade when I started at Alameda School. Jim & I enjoyed lunches together when we got to Portland. Jim passed away in February 2020 just before COVID. I live in assisted living facility in Newport Beach CA. My love to you & your famiky

Laura Thompson

April 3, 2022

Remembering all the fun memories with our families growing up together next door to each other

Ellin (Sweet) Johnson

April 3, 2022

Frank was a darling man. My late husband, Spence Sweet, so very much enjoyed the team of Sweet and Sauer on the tennis court. Bobbie, my deepest sympathies to you. Ellin Sweet Johnson

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