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Frederick Sauerhagen Obituary

Frederick (Rick) Sauerhagen, an avid fisherman and outdoorsman, passed from this life August 16, 2009. He was born in Colorado Springs July 11, 1949. He was a plumbing contractor business owner for 20 years in Colorado Springs. He is survived by his wife, Lynna Sauerhagen, his parents Marvin and June Sauerhagen and sister Debbie Sauerhagen, one son and his wife, Brent and Tracy Sauerhagen, one daughter and her husband, Erica and Chad Casey, 2 step-daughters and their husbands, Tawny and Justin Mackey and Laura and Jay Thornhill. Also survived by five grandchildren. Memorial Services are planned for 10:00 am Saturday August 22, 2009 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 701 N 20th St, Colorado Springs, CO. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Division of Wildlife, in memory of Rick Sauerhagen, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 20, 2009.

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Rich Johnson

August 26, 2009

Rick always represented to me the concept of an open mind, open heart, and an open door to anyone who crossed his path. He was a great listener and someone who was terrific with whom to trade stories (fishing or otherwise).

Victor Buffetti

August 25, 2009

I went to high school with Rick and Debbie. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Marillyn Sauerhagen

August 22, 2009

I will always remember Rick as a cousin that was always very nice to me. May he rest in peace and his family be blessed and comforted.

Norris Thompson

August 21, 2009

Dear Lynna and family. We haven't known Rick for long - just since we returned to Colorado Springs in 1999. He was always there when we needed him and like his family I'm sure missed more than all could ever imagine. We do thank you all for allowing us the privilege of knowing this man and may God be with you all - Rick is now in His Hands.

Larry Hakala

August 21, 2009

Rick was a good friend to our family. I feel like a brother has passed. His quiet manner and gracious ways are qualities that the present hustle bustle times need, and those qualities will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A decent man in a world that desperately needs them. I will miss you Rick.

Lynna Sauerhagen

August 21, 2009

I will always love you and miss you!!
Just a little poem to help remember you.


Coffee in the morning, cigarettes,
computer, working hard,loves Tv.
Often times fishing, many times games,
sometimes dinner with family or friends
repeat stories to tell and again.
when not talking, the heart listening.
Simple, easy, fun. The good man's life.

Gloria Simons

August 20, 2009

Lynna and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Rick. Words cannot express our deep sympathy for you and your family. May the Holy Spirit comfort you with peace and the knowledge that he's in the arms of our Father in Heaven. He is with your mom and dad and will be waiting for you to join him some day. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need to talk or cry, please call me (801-375-6737.) Love to you, Aunt Gloria, Uncle Harvey and family

Billy Dean Daviosn

August 20, 2009

Thanks for all the fun trips fishing and trips to Cripple Creek. You will be missed by many. Catch a big one for us. We love you and will miss you always.
Billy Dean & Sheryl
We want to say hi to all the family and we wish we could be with you during this difficult time.

jacqueline thorson

August 20, 2009

Rick was very young when I first met him. He played with Vicki as we parents played cards. This is a loss to many people. With sincere sympathy. Jacqueline Thorson

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