Carole Sue (Coates) Sauerland, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2020. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Harry and Irma Coates on March 13, 1943, as the second of five children.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John B. Sauerland, Sr.; her three children Julie (Michael) Finley, Wendy (Mike) Kordik, and John (Stacy) Jr.; and her five grandchildren: Jacob Kordik, Nicholas Jones, Allison Kordik, Lindsey Sauerland, and Ashley Sauerland.
She is also survived by her sisters, Nancy (Tom) Kerschner of Knoxville, TN, and Susan (Ron) Becker of Beavercreek, OH, her sister-in-law Nannette Coates (Bakersfield, CA), as well as eight nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Terry and Eddie Coates, and her aunt Doris O'Connor.
Carole grew up in Dayton and Beavercreek and graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1961. Although she held a number of jobs throughout the years, her favorite jobs were babysitting and cake decorating. Her family fondly remembers her love of baking and hosting family events.
Her family would like to thank the staff at Miller Farm Assisted Living, her doctors and nurses at Grandview Hospital, and the staff at Kindred Hospice.
A celebration of life will be held at Miller Farm Assisted Living on Friday, January 17, at 4 pm.
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