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Obituary for Gloria Sather


Gloria Ruth Sather (nee: Sauerer), 98, of La Crosse, passed away June 6, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

She was born on March 8, 1926 to Joseph and Dollie (Applebee) Sauerer. She attended Logan High School and graduated in 1944. Under her yearbook photo, it said "Quiet people are welcome everywhere." Afterwards, Gloria went to work for several years at Trane Co. where she met the love of her life, and her future husband, Donald Sather. They were married September 18, 1948. Don passed away December 23, 2010 after 62 years of marriage together!

Gloria is preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald; and her sister, Janice Kendall. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and her special friend, Kathleen Bard.

A private graveside burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered on this website.

Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, Woodruff Chapel, are in charge of arrangements.