Wade Sauter
July 5, 1944 - May 1, 2022
As published in the May 16, 2022 World-Spectator
Wade Sauter, age 77, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 in Regina, Sask after a perfect day. A friend to all, Wade touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
Wade leaves behind his wife of 53 years and favorite dance partner, Sharon. His children and grandchildren are already missing him: Eric and Debra – Anna, Luke and Jake; Jeff and Sara – Skye, Aidan, Darby, Abby and Nick; Jill and Blaine – Shayla, Lauren, Brandon, Alec; Clint and Laura – Jet. Wade’s family was very important to him. He leaves his sister, Glenna Brady; brothers, Mike Sauter (Judy Ferguson) and Doug Sauter; sister-in-law, Fay Donovan and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Wade was predeceased by his parents, Henrietta and Don Sauter; his sister, Judy Laing, and parents-in-law Jim & Nellie Dixon.
Wade was born in Maryfield, Sask on July 5, 1944. He grew up in a sport-loving farming family enjoying baseball, hockey, track, curling and golf. He is a member of the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame and two-time inductee of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame. He competed several times in men’s, mixed and senior’s provincial curling events over his curling career. Recently, he played in the Brandon Masters League for nine years, winning three championships with his lifelong friend, cousin and teammate, Rick Thompson. In the summer, Wade could be found on the golf course at Kenosee Lake where he finally got his hole in one in 2016 after years of practice. Showing up at the clubhouse at about 1 pm could get you a ride in Wade’s special cart for 18 holes.
Wade was a “lifelong farmer”—proud of his land and his home always having perfect fences, perfect bales and a close-clipped lawn. He ran a mixed farm with his father but the cattle were his real passion. Wade was a tester for his brother-in-law, Warren Brady’s, inventions including a calf puller and chicken plucker. He sold his last cows in January 2011.
Wade and Sharon started their adventure together when they married on November 16, 1968. They made it through the snowstorm on their honeymoon to 53 years of dancing, travelling, raising kids and going to baseball tournaments. In 1986, they bought their cabin at Kenosee Lake—Wade’s favorite place on earth. From their deck they’ve watched their kids grow up, made new friends and celebrated with old friends. Generations of friends have marked the years with Wade and Sharon at ‘the lake’ where he will be missed by young and old. In recent years, they enjoyed traveling across North America to watch curling and baseball with friends.
Wade was extremely proud of his children. They are caring parents, community members and active athletes. His grandchildren brought so much joy to his life. Wade always kept up on their sports, school and other activities attending events whenever he was able.
Every time Wade saw a familiar face, he was the first to shake a hand or offer a hug. He listened to people and was interested in their stories. Wade always made a friend wherever he went. He treated everyone with respect and kindness. There was always a seat at his table, a drink from his bar or a tow with his tractor. He was an avid volunteer in the community—generations of families have enjoyed the contributions he’s made.
Wade’s life was celebrated with family and friends on Saturday, May 7 in the Maryfield Curling Rink. If you would like to honor Wade in other ways, please make a donation to STARS Air Ambulance, Maryfield Lions Club or the Maryfield Rec Board. Wade never passed up an opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket that would benefit a team or a community organization—we encourage you to think of Wade and buy a ticket. You might make a new friend like Wade did.
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