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Joseph Paul Sagerer, 90

November 20, 2015

Joseph Paul Sagerer, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Conestoga View Nursing Home.
Born in Lancaster, he was the loving husband of Jessie (Covert) Sagerer of Lancaster, to whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage in September. He was the son of the late John and Anna (Krallinger) Sagerer.
During WWII Joseph served in the Navy on the Destroyer USS Halsey Powell, which was struck by a Japanese Kamikaze aircraft. He was awarded many military medals, including a Purple Heart.
He had a long career as a skilled auto body technician. He enjoyed working on cars, raising fancy pigeons for showing, fishing, but most of all, spending time at family get-togethers. He also liked watching the Phillies, Flyers, and Eagles.
In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his 11 children: Joseph Jr (Jean) of Elk Grove Village, IL; Michael of Lancaster; Barbara “Bunny” Sagerer of Lancaster; Brenda Fischer (David) of Lancaster; David of Lancaster; Mary Coladonato (Steve) of Lansdowne; Joan Spackman (Ed Jr.) of Reinholds; Susan Gross (Steve) of Willow Street; John (Sheila) of Lancaster; Robert (Kelly) of Boonton, NJ; and Mark of Lancaster; 20 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, John J., and a granddaughter, Holly Beth Sagerer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 28, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster with the Rev. Allan F. Wolfe as Celebrant. Family and friends will be received one hour prior to the mass on Saturday at the church. Burial, with full military honors, will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Joe’s memory may be made to the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Project, 1117 Country Club Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

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Condolences to the Family

November 27, 2015

Dear Sagerer family, This note is of sincere condolences to all of you. Have missed you in Church many times but Rick and I spoke with Brenda a couple weeks ago to ask about the family. Such sadness at this time and our prayers are meant for your consolement.  Rick and Sue Mongeau

November 25, 2015

Bob, please accept our heartfelt condolences and prayers; may your father rest in peace. We offer our prayers.
— Sincerely, Jeri (formerly of UPS) and John (her husband and Vietnam vet) Feldman

November 25, 2015

Sagerer family: So sorry to hear about Joseph’s passing.  May he rest in peace.  
Sincere regards and condolences, Tom Zane

November 23, 2015

Our deepest sympathy for your loss…..we will keep Aunt Jessie and all my cousins and their families in our thoughts and prayers.  Love, Terry and Mike Warner

November 23, 2015

 
Bob, May you and your family accept my deepest condolences for the passing of your father.  Prayerfully submitted, Tamieka Phillips (UPS)
 

November 22, 2015

Sue and family,so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Sending hugs and prayers. Love Terry & Bonnie Groff

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Saturday, November 28, 2015
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
440 St. Joseph St.
Lancaster, PA
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Lancaster, PA
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