Steven "Bert" M. Sager
August 17, 1971 ~ June 30, 2019
Age 47 of Eagan.
Loving Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend. Bert fought hard and unfortunately died from mental illness on June 30, 2019. Preceded in death by Mother, Marianne Sager. Survived by Father, Tom (Mary) Sager; Siblings, Tom (Angela) Sager, Lynn Sager, Cathy Sager (Dennis Brogan), Angela (Paul) Jacobs; Uncle, Michael (Marcia) Sager; Aunts, Rita Lampert and Shirley Sager; 7 Nieces and Nephews; 1 great Niece; many relatives and great friends.
Bert was a 1989 graduate of Cretin High School and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in education from the University of Minnesota. He taught industrial technology for 11 years in several public school districts, and then worked as a commercial maintenance engineer at CBRE. Bert was an avid sportsman who loved the outdoors. He is now at peace.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, July 8th, with visitation beginning at 9 AM at The Church of St. Genevieve Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul. Memorials preferred to National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota.
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The very first time I met Bert was up at the Rattison. I was walking out as he was walking in. 2 hours later he finally made it into the Rattison. We just gabbed and laughed about everything and nothing at all. He was the guy that you could just listen to for hours and laugh till your gut hurt. You will be missed but never forgotten. 🦌🦃🏹🎣 -Sam Korpi ♡
I worked with Steve at CBRE, gave him heck like I did all the engineers, they all really made my job enjoyable! My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and the rest of the family.
I got to know Bert years ago while he was working on the deck with Mike. He was always happy and friendly and came to some of my daughter Erin’s birthday parties when she was little. He will always be remembered and missed- Alison Bowers
Bert is part of an “extended family” of high school friends that love him unconditionally. We have all admired how he courageously battled his illnesses head on. Bert had an incredible eye for detail that complimented his natural abilities to hit a ball, shoot a puck, catch fish, and hunt. He will be forever missed.
A classy young man. God bless him.
Tom – so sorry to hear the news – thinking of you all – Peace! Tim Doran
I’m so sorry to hear of Bert’s passing. I went to grade school with Bert at St Andrews. I’ve often thought about Bert and the fun we shared when we were kids. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family
Cousin Bert, I do not even know where to begin, could be of you pitching in the driveway as a young boy and pretending to be Bert Blyleven, or do I jump to the years of you playing Baseball for Rice Street V.F.W. and your cousin Tim and myself coaching you or all of the great deer hunting trips at the Rattison with all of the relatives and friends or all of the years we played boot hockey together at the Village Inn in Whitebear Lake or the past year when we reconnected and you gave my future son-in-law JT some advice on the 40 acres of deer hunting property up north, so in other words I am saying that I will miss you and all of the fun times and memories that were created together over the years! Rest in peace cousin! love you forever! Cousin Terry
Bert, All I think of is what a journey starting with St Andrews, Cretin, Winona State and beyond. I remember taking the field in grade school jogging towards shortstop with your voice behind me saying “oh no” that’s my spot. BTW I never planned to stop at short. From the music, sports, watching sports, me listening to you about how to hunt and fish I miss all that already and I luv ya brother!!! Juice
I am so saddened to hear this. Bert was an awesome guy. It was an honor to grow up with him. -Debbie (Flesher) Moore
My condolences to the entire Sager Family. Burt, may Your Soul, and all the Souls of the faithfully departed rest in Peace. To the Sager Family, may Gods healing hands comfort You ALL during this difficult time.🙏🙏✌ Sammy Casalenda
I was so very sad to hear this. I grew up with Bert and attended St. Andrews with him. We had a very small class and were all very close. He was an all around great guy and will be deeply missed.- Amy Hunziker Bender
I am so sorry for your loss. Bert and I re-connected in the last 6 months. He was an amazing guy. David Kay
My dad shared this news with me this morning. I played Shop Pond mites with Bert, and I remember kick-the-can in the old Como Neighborhood before I moved away when I was 6! Later on I’s visit with him in the Roseville neighborhood of my school friends as we grew older. I last saw Bert 20 years ago at a mutual friend’s wedding. We had a good laugh. I’m so sorry for your loss. God Bless him and your entire family. -Mike Timmons, Lake Elmo
You used to spend lots of time at our house hunting with your cousin David. You brought my girls treats every weekend they adored you!!! Not only for the (candy) My daughter Taylee remembers when you taught her to snap her fingers… she also remembers the first movie she cried watching was King Kong that she watched with you. You will always be loved and missed!!♥️ Laurie Sager Posted a picture of you and your cousin Terese At Taylee’s graduation party just two short years ago
David and Bert lots of bow hunting adventures together!
I didn’t know you Bert, but I heard alot about you from your wonderful sister Lynn. I am so sorry you lost your battle that many people struggle with everyday. Mental illness. I know you are at peace now and the fight is over. To your family, I’m am so sorry for your loss. Lynn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family throughout this difficult time. May Bert Rest in paradise with his mom. God bless you all. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
My wife Jessica, my 3 daughters- Elizabeth, McKenzie, & Abigail – and I met Bert when we moved in next door to him in 2013. It hadn’t been long and we began sharing our favorite hunting and fishing stories while planning our next big trips together. We spent many late nights on our patios, grilling venison, ducks, geese, and frying the fish we’d just caught. Usually, with some new exciting marinade or sauce he’d just found at Cub. The food was always delicious. The conversation often intense. The fellowship always real. While his grilled venison ramaki is pretty awesome, it is the incredible impact for God that Bert had in my own life and on my family that I will never forget. This will always be my favorite memory of my friend and my brother in Christ, Steve. We love you, Bert. See you in heaven.