Alysha Sauer

FESTUS, Mo. -- Alysha L. Sauer, 48, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at her home in Festus surrounded by family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.

She was born Aug. 18, 1973, to Lynn and Jan Cotner of Jackson, who survive.

Alysha is survived by her husband of 28 years, Gregory A. Sauer, and their seven children, Stephanie Howard of De Soto, Missouri; Ashley (Chris) Lindsey of Farmington, Missouri; Jayme (Charles) Sloper of Festus; Lacey (Lindsey) Stroup of Jackson; Kyle (33) Sauer of Festus; Mackenzie Sauer of Festus; and Alexis Sauer of Crystal City, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, Jackson Howard, Haley, Aubrey, Xavier, Layla, Wylla and Rip Lindsey, Brayden, Jayci and Cash Sloper.

Her sister, Andrea Cotner of Jackson, also survives, as do her sisters-in-law, Melody Speck of Oakville, Missouri; Tamara (Mike) Dennis of Robertsville, Missouri; Trisha (Ray) Burkeen of De Soto; Traysa Sauer of De Soto; and Stacy Dahle of Festus; and brothers-in-law, Mike (Tracy) Dahle of Tennessee and Stephen Dahle. She was also the niece of Larry Cotner of Miami, Florida. She was an aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Alysha was preceded in death by her grandparents, J.T. and Arlene Cotner and Donald and Peggy Fee; uncles, Tim and Kip Fee; and brothers-in-law, Tom Speck, Eugene Sauer III and Gerald Sauer.

Alysha loved the color red and flip flops, which she believed should be worn throughout the year -- winter or summer. She also loved, enjoyed and took great pride in her children and grandchildren, and her heart was always open to adding more to the family.

Alysha co-owned and operated three residential care facilities in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main St., in De Soto.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home and at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel.

Condolences may be shared at www.dietrichfuneralhome.com.