CHARLES SAUER, born January 7, 1842 in Bavaria, Germany and died September 18, 1925 in Louisville  

(brother to Joseph, son of Casper/Caspar) according to Rev. George Froh, a friend of this family for over 40 years (George also buried at Valley).

 

Charles came to America when he was about four years old.   In LaGrange, he ran a grocery business for many years.  He continued the business of C. Sauer and Son originally started by his father, Casper/Caspar.  The Sauer Building still stands on Main Street.  The brick for the building was made by his brother, Joseph Sauer.  It is a large, two story building directly across the street from the courthouse.  While he lived in LaGrange he also was a director of the Oldham Telephone Company and at one time served as Master Commissioner of the Oldham Circuit Court.  

 

He married Mrs. Emily Smart of LaGrange.  Four daughters and three sons survived him.  He was known for his courtliness of manner and his kindliness to all and especially to those in trouble.  He was a member of the Methodist Church.  Charles and Emily Sauer are buried at Valley of Rest.