Michael "Mike" Lewis Sauer

Michael “Mike” Lewis Sauer, age 64 of Rocklin, California, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Mike was born on March 31, 1960, to Christian and Madeline Sauer in Chico, California and graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1978. After graduation, Mike worked various jobs and was part owner of several local businesses including Star Liquors and McDuffy's Deli. He later built and managed the "Final Score” bar in Chico (now Riley's), a popular spot for students to hangout and watch games. After the sale of that business, Mike entered the telecommunications service industry which began in Iowa, designing and building the Iowa State Communications Network (ISCN). While working in Iowa, Mike met the love of his life, Judy Sonntag. Mike and Judy were married in 1994 and have two children, Alex (AJ), now 26 years old, and Madison, now 25 years old. In 2000, Mike joined and became part-owner of ITC Service Group, Inc. (ITC), a company providing personnel staffing, construction management, engineering, and installation services for the construction and maintenance of communications networks on a national level, for various companies such as AT&T, Verizon, Google Fiber, and others. ITC had over 700 employees in over thirty (30) states when it was sold in 2016. Mike's dedication and hard work were evident in everything he pursued, leaving a lasting impact on colleagues and friends. Mike, a beloved husband, father, brother, and a friend to many, led a life centered around creating memories for loved ones, providing for his family, and volunteering in his community. A family man at heart, his children will remember him for the spectacular childhood he helped create. No task was too small to make an impact. From replacing basketball nets at the elementary school, power washing the stands at the little league, hosting Camp Louie for his nieces and nephews, buying golf carts galore, to never missing a game, he was determined to be present and at the core of every memory. He was best known for his contagious smile, kindness, generosity, and most of all his sense of humor. He will continue to inspire and guide those who were fortunate enough to know him. In his spare time, Mike enjoyed playing golf with his high school buddies, listening to music on his back patio, spending time at Lake Almanor, and watching the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. Mike will be dearly missed by his six (6) sisters, Debbie Dutra, Lynette Coleman, Becky Gordon of Chico, CA., Stephaine Ciotti and Karin Thomas of Roseville, CA and Susie Hughes of Rocklin, CA. Also, his two (2) brothers, Chris Sauer of Glenbrook, NV and Tim Sauer of San Jose Del Cabo, MX; 13 nieces and nephews; and 6 great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on June 22, 2024, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Parkinson's Association of Northern California (PANC) in memory of Michael Sauer. Please join us in celebrating the life of Michael Sauer, as we remember a remarkable individual whose spirit will live on in our hearts forever. Rest in peace, Mike. You will be deeply missed.

Michael "Mike" Lewis Sauer

March 31, 1960 - June 16, 2024