Curtis G. Sauder, 86, of Cissna Park passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Serenity Villa in Fairbury. He was born on June 25, 1936 in Pekin, the son of Philip G. and Anna (Hodel) Sauder. He married Elaine Joyce Busch in Cissna Park on May 25, 1958.

Surviving are his wife, Elaine of Cissna Park; one daughter, Kim (Art) Walder of Cissna Park; one son, Mark (Sherri) Sauder of Cissna Park; four grandchildren, Aaron (Heather) Walder, Nicholas (Angela) Sauder, Joshua (Dena) Sauder, and Derek (Brooke) Sauder; six great grandchildren; and two sisters, Phyllis Anderson of Casa Grande, AZ and Sharon (Kenneth) Eisenmann of Cissna Park.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Sauder served in the United States Army as a medic.

Curt was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park. He served on the Cissna Park High School Board and Fountain Creek Twp. Board. Curt was a long time Pioneer Seed Salesman. Mr. Sauder was a dairy and grain farmer in the Cissna Park area for many years. Curt loved the Lord, his dear family, and farm life.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will follow at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery with graveside military rites by Cissna Park American Legion.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Fairview Haven in Fairbury or Donor’s Choice.

Please share a memory of Curt at knappfuneralhomes.com.