Bruce Charles Sauer, 71, of Lawrence, died Monday, August 3, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
He was born August 17, 1954, in Kabul, Afghanistan, the son of Charles August Sauer Jr and Alma Leona Enns Sauer. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1972. He worked for Schlumberger for many years and retired in 2012 when he was diagnosed with cancer. He put up a 14-year battle with the disease and maintained his strength and sense of humor through it all.
He married Diana Lynn Guenther on May 21, 1977, in Lawrence, Kansas. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Jaime Lynn Gillman (Mike), a son, Joel Allen Sauer (Brooke), a son, John Charles Sauer (Sabrina); 9 grandchildren, Mika Hagan, Sora Gillman, Landon Gillman, Ethan Sauer, Mason Sauer, Bryce Sauer, Colin Sauer, Alyssa Sauer, Derek Sauer; 2 great-grandchildren, Slater Hagan and Aurora Hagan; 3 siblings, Mary Yoder (Steve), Ted Sauer (Gay), Stan Sauer (Jean) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death his mother, Alma Leona Enns Sauer and his father, Charles August Sauer Jr.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who have had the privilege of knowing him.
A visitation will take place from 5-7p.m. Monday, August 10, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place the following day, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. at River City Church, 3001 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence, KS 66047. Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1605 Oak Hill Ave., Lawrence, KS 66044.
The family suggests memorial contributions to KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home: PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com
I am so very sorry for your loss. I never had the privilege of meeting Bruce, but I have been praying for him regularly for the past 2 to 3 years at least. You will continue to be in my prayers as you grieve. God is merciful and has a perfect plan. One day we will all be reunited forever in His kingdom come.
Bruce was a good fella . Rip brother . Condolences to the family .
So sorry for your loss. Bruce was a great guy.
Rest in Peace my friend. I remember Bruce back in our running days at Lawrence High. He was a good spirit. My thoughts are with the family.
I’m going to miss you Bruce. You were a great and dear friend to me for nearly 50 years as neighbors for nearly 10 years and you were very special to me. I loved flying back to you and Diana for our visits and the last one was fairly recently. I promise I will help Diana however I can long distance. You are now in Gods Kingdom, celebrating with all your loved ones and friends
He was an amazing grandpa and will forever be in my heart.♥️
Prayers to the family. It was great working with Bruce, we could always count on him. He had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh. I’ll miss getting birthday calls from him, he always remembered his friends. Rest well, Bruce, you deserve it.
(Insert his shop floor call here.)
What a loss. He was a great guy from an amazing family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Diana: Sorry to hear about Bruce! What a fighter! We worked side by side at TRW and was a good friend and my he rest in peace.
Miss you dude. I’ll miss your wit and antagonisms. I’m glad to have known you from the TRW through the Schlumberger days. God just got another angel. Love to all of your family. 🙏🙏🙏
My heart and my prayers go out to your family.
Dear Diana,
Im very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and sincere condolences are with you and your family. Bob always spoke very highly of your husband.
God’s peace and comfort be with you.
Nina Schultz
Joel, Brooke and all of your extended family..
My condolences in the loss of your father.
May you be wrapped in God’s great comfort as you traverse this difficult journey.
Miss diane my heart goes out to you and your family, Bruce was one of the kindest funniest, caring, smartest young man I’ve ever met? I remember when he would come in for his treatments. And be so concerned about me. And my son, such a big hurt. He had
I’ve never met as many people as I did at the Buffett cancer center, who wore cancer and did not let cancer. Wear them. He fought a long battle and was always smiling. I love you ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss Diana. I have many great memories from my many years of knowing Bruce. We worked together for around 34 years and he always brought a smile to my face. His sense of humor was unmatched. You and your family are in my prayers!!!
So sorry to hear the passing of Bruce. You and Bruce became part of the family since your stay in Nebraska in 2012. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss, condolences to the family.
May God bring only the comfort he can in this deep heartache… prayers for all of you in this grief journey..
Diana, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss of Bruce! What a long fight he had. My heart breaks for you and your family. Bruce was a very sweet guy. He will be missed.
🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
If there is an armoring machine nearby, I am sure you will be one of the first to sign up for OT. You were a hard-working, dedicated person with a one-of-a-kind laugh. Many are missing you—condolences to your family.
Diana,
Sending up many prayers for you and your family. I will remember him for his caring heart, helping hands, sense of humor, such strength and courage.
~ Hugs
Mary, Ted, Stan, and families,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Bruce for only a brief time, but he was just so kind of light-hearted and fun, and I know you will really miss him. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Thinking of you Diana and your family during this sad time.
so sorry for the loss, condolences to his family.
We shared some wonderfull times. Your memory will be forever with me.
So sorry to hear this about Bruce, condolences to his family.
I always enjoyed chatting with Bruce at work and respected his skill and work ethic.
Rest in Paradise Bruce loved working with you at Schlumberger, prayers for the family
Deepest sympathy to the Sauer and Guenther families for your loss of Bruce. May your memories bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time
So sorry for the loss of Bruce. His legacy will live on.
Joel, sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about Grandpa Bruce. Always enjoyed visiting with him at pick up and drop off. He was a nice man and a wonderful grandfather. ♥️
Bruce may be gone but not forgotten