Steven Paul Sauerland

September 26, 2023 at 5:24 p.m.


Steven Paul Sauerland, 73, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, September 24, 2023 at his home.

He was born January 14, 1950 in Batesville, Indiana. He was one of five children born to the late Paul F. and LaVerne M. (Tebbe) Sauerland. He was united in marriage on January 28, 1972 to Michele 'Mickie' Leffingwell, and she survives.

Steve attended Holy Guardian Angels School and was a 1968 graduate of Whitewater High School. He was a lifelong truck driver and retired in 2015. He was also a member of St. Michael Church (SMC) and the former Holy Guardian Angles Church. He had served as a lector at both and also taught Confirmation classes at SMC. He was a member of Council 1010 of The Knights of Columbus, Harrison and SMC Men's CRHP, a CASA volunteer, and was also former Chief of the Drewersburg Fire Department.

Besides Mickie, his loving wife of over 51 years, survivors include seven children, Jeremy 'Jamie' (Regina) Sauerland of West Harrison, Joshua Sauerland of West Harrison, Jessica (Tom) Cates of Connersville, Jacob (Miranda) Sauerland of Connersville, Jenna (Nick) Summers of DeMotte, Gabrielle Sauerland (Lizette Velez) of Harrison, Ohio, and Steven 'Moe' (Jill) Sauerland, Jr. of West Harrison; ten grandchildren: Sean, Elaina, Molly, Mia, Ainsley, Emma, Nickolas, Eldon, Polly, and Jameson; a sister, Donna (Jack) Ketcham of Logan, a brother, Tony (Patti) Sauerland of Batesville, and sister-in-law, Cheryln 'Sherry' Sauerland of West Harrison; as well as many nieces & nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Joseph Thomas Sauerland, a sister, Victoria Beck, and a brother, Michael Sauerland.

Family and friends may visit from 4-7 P.M. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville; followed by the rosary. 

Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, September 28, 2023, 10 A.M. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michael Blvd, Brookville.  Burial will take place on a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Margaret Mary Hospice or St. Michael Church Stained Glass Windows. 

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Sauerland family. To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

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Steven Paul Sauerland, 73, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, September 24, 2023 at his home.

He was born January 14, 1950 in Batesville, Indiana. He was one of five children born to the late Paul F. and LaVerne M. (Tebbe) Sauerland. He was united in marriage on January 28, 1972 to Michele 'Mickie' Leffingwell, and she survives.

Steve attended Holy Guardian Angels School and was a 1968 graduate of Whitewater High School. He was a lifelong truck driver and retired in 2015. He was also a member of St. Michael Church (SMC) and the former Holy Guardian Angles Church. He had served as a lector at both and also taught Confirmation classes at SMC. He was a member of Council 1010 of The Knights of Columbus, Harrison and SMC Men's CRHP, a CASA volunteer, and was also former Chief of the Drewersburg Fire Department.

Besides Mickie, his loving wife of over 51 years, survivors include seven children, Jeremy 'Jamie' (Regina) Sauerland of West Harrison, Joshua Sauerland of West Harrison, Jessica (Tom) Cates of Connersville, Jacob (Miranda) Sauerland of Connersville, Jenna (Nick) Summers of DeMotte, Gabrielle Sauerland (Lizette Velez) of Harrison, Ohio, and Steven 'Moe' (Jill) Sauerland, Jr. of West Harrison; ten grandchildren: Sean, Elaina, Molly, Mia, Ainsley, Emma, Nickolas, Eldon, Polly, and Jameson; a sister, Donna (Jack) Ketcham of Logan, a brother, Tony (Patti) Sauerland of Batesville, and sister-in-law, Cheryln 'Sherry' Sauerland of West Harrison; as well as many nieces & nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Joseph Thomas Sauerland, a sister, Victoria Beck, and a brother, Michael Sauerland.

Family and friends may visit from 4-7 P.M. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville; followed by the rosary. 

Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, September 28, 2023, 10 A.M. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michael Blvd, Brookville.  Burial will take place on a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Margaret Mary Hospice or St. Michael Church Stained Glass Windows. 

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Sauerland family. To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

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