Gloria "Deni" D. Sahr
November 14, 1936 ~ January 9, 2013
Devoted, Grandmother, Mother, Wife, Active Sportswoman and Friend Gloria Deni Sahr, age 76, died January 9, 2013, surrounded by her family at home in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Deni was born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Robert and Marguerite(Penn) Denton in 1936. She graduated from West High School in Madison. She attended Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI and earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Metro State University in 1996. Deni met and married Ben Sahr from Hutchinson, MN, in 1958. They were to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary in April. They started life in the Chicago area and moved to the St. Paul area suburbs in 1976. She is preceded in death by parents, Bob and Marguerite Denton; and sister, Lois Schuchardt. Deni is deeply loved and will be missed by her husband, Ben; children, Benjamin, III (Lori), Elizabeth Smith, Brad (Barb), Barry (Sally), Christopher (Janice); grandchildren, Kelley Sahr, Kristin Sahr, Lindsay Smith, Audrey Smith, Andrea Smith, and Adam Sahr; two spectacular foster grandsons; sisters, Joyce Cross, Mary Ruth (Jack) Richards, and Roberta Chasey; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Deni was an avid sportswoman and loved participating in activities with her family and friends, including tennis, skiing, golf, badminton, kayaking, swimming and waterskiing. She belonged to Bible study, a wonderful book club, ski club, and bridge club. She devoted much of her time and energy to her role as mother and friend to her numerous family members. She was loved and we will miss her. A visitation will be held from 2 - 5 PM Sunday, January 13th and continues 9-10 AM Monday, January 14th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Monday, January 14th at Church of St. Peter, 1250 So. Shore Dr., Forest Lake, MN. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society.
I met Deni in the late 70’s. We worked together at Jacob’s Jewelers and then again at Bockstruck’s. She was always a boost to one’s mood and we had many laughs together. Over the years we had many WONO’s (women’s night out) getting together with our favorite ladies and laughing our heads off.
I will miss her deeply. I still find myself collecting thoughts of things to tell her when I see her again.
She was quite a lady.
Deni was a very dear and special person. When I first moved to Forest Lake six years ago I didn”t know .anyone. But then we met one day on the golf course. We soon became fast friends golfing, skiing , biking, etc. I will always treasure the memory of our outings and the memory of her smile and ‘can do’ attitude.
Deni just sparkled as a member and doer in our
Tuesday Wipe Outs ski club. I skied with her
in Park City in 2001 where we shared a condo with
4 other happy ladies. We skied with her atLocally at
Wild Mountain, Afton and Trollhagen where her
bright yellow jacket and smile just flashed happiness.
Blessings to the family. What a legacy she leaves you!
Dear Ben and family-
So glad to see the photo for I’ve never picked up your names, but Deni had been on my mind these past few days. Now I know why that was. You folks are such special folks and hadn;t seen you or Deni these past couple of weeks. Will surely continue to hold you in my prayers, Ben. God love you both!