Joseph E. Sauber, Jr. Joseph E. Sauber, Jr., age 78, of Defiance, Oh , passed away at 4:10 P:M , Sunday, October 5th, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Schindler) Sauber He was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Defiance. He was the husband of Peg (Webb) Sauber. They were married May 19, 1951 and she survives. Joe was previously employed in maintenance at Defiance City Schools retiring in 1993. He had also worked as a salesman for the Star Lumber Company, Tenzer Lumber Company and Western Auto in Defiance. He was a member and Ohio vice president of Greyhound Pets of America, member of the Nature Conservatory and Ohio Bluebird Society. He had served in the National Guard. He obtained his GED High School diploma in 1987. Joe was a lifelong resident of Defiance and had a great sense of humor. Besides his wife surviving are 2 Daughters: Patricia (Tom) Webster of Angola, Ind., Amy (Bruce) Lavoie of Bryan, Oh. 2 Sons: Dr. Michael (Karen) Sauber of Bryan, Oh, Douglas (Julianna) Sauber of Three Rivers, Mich. 3 Sisters: Mary (Russ) Arend of Paulding, Gertie (Earl) Arbogast of Bellefontaine, Oh., Bernice (Ken) Florence of Defiance 6 Brothers: Robert (Helen) Sauber of Defiance, Art (Carol) Sauber of Defiance, Kenneth (Sue) Sauber of West Unity,Ohio, Tom (Joyce) Sauber of Fayette, Ohio, Fred (Denise) Sauber of Archbold, Ohio, Don (Karen) Sauber of Defiance He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and a grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at St. John Catholic Church, Defiance, Oh. at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 8th, with Father Todd Dominique officiating. Friends are invited to call Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 at Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home where there will be a 7:30 Vigil Service Tuesday. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Defiance. Suggested memorials are to the Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers (CHWC) Hospice Care-619 High St. Bryna, Oh. 43506 or the Greyhound Pets of America-Ohio chapter 221 Huron Ave. Defiance, Oh. 43512. Condolences can be left at www.lawsonroessner.com