Ralph Sauter, 84, was born July 25, 1928 in Aurelia, IA to Evan and Ruby Stephens Sauter and passed away July 26, 2012 in Vidor, TX. Ralph served with the US Air Force as a cryptographer during the Korean War. After completion of his military service, he worked as a dockworker with Wonder Bread for many years. For those wishing to attend, the family will have a memorial service 5:00 PM, Sunday July 29, 2012 at the home of Robin Tibbetts, 6770 Willis Lane, Beaumont, TX.
Ralph is survived by his children; Daniel Sauter, Penny Dove, David Sauter, Patricia Becker, Pamela Mann, Robin Tibbetts, and Tammy Herbert, over 30 grandchildren, over 30 great-grandchildren plus nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Sauter; his parents; sister, Hallie; grandson, Terry Lee Earnest Jr.; granddaughter, Grace Sauter and great-grandson, Christian Dove.