Obituary of Ronald Sauder

Sauder, Ronald “Ron” ~ Peacefully passed away into the presence of his Lord on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, one week prior to his 63rd birthday. Beloved husband of Ruth Ann (Bowman) Sauder for 38 years. Loving father of Krista Leis of Elmira and cherished grandpa of Dylan and Branden. Dear son of Hannah Sauder of Elmira and the late Noah Sauder. Brother of Reta and Raymond Cressman of Edmonton, Richard and Gracinha Sauder of Elmira, Arlene and Curtis Collins of Kitchener, Pauline Hill of Eldorado, Ontario. Also lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his sister Ruby (in infancy). Ron faced many medical challenges throughout his life and fought them with courage. He received a kidney transplant 28 years ago. This gift of life made it possible for him to be with his family for these many years. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will take place at Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church, Elmira on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. followed by interment in Floradale Mennonite Cemetery. In Ron’s memory, donations to the Kidney Foundation or St. Mary’s Cardiac Care Unit would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Service Summary Visitation: Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home ~ Service: Friday, February 8, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church (2 First St. W., Elmira) ~ Donations: Kidney Foundation of Canada (Ontario Branch, 379 Dundas Street, Suite 119 London, ON N6B 1V5 1-800-667-3597 www.kidney.ca/ontario) or St. Mary's Cardiac Care (St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, 911 Queen's Boulevard Kitchener, Ontario Canada N2M 1B2 Telephone: (519) 744-3311)