Victor John Sauerwein, 86, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born Feb. 11, 1937, in Bunker Hill to John and Ruth (Zarges) Sauerwein. He married Charlene Bauer on Jan. 23, 1960, in Edwardsville. She survives.

He was a retired steelworker who worked for 29 years at Laclede Steel. He was also a farmer. Victor was a hunter, fisherman and trapper. He also enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene Sauerwein of Bunker Hill; son, Jon (Theresa) Sauerwein of Bunker Hill; daughters, Joy (Thomas Wayne) Roswell of Bunker Hill, Jeanne Sparks of Bunker Hill; grandchildren, Tom (Allison) Roswell, Amy Roswell (fiancé, Tom Silveus), Janna Sauerwein, Benjamin Gettleman, Christina Sparks, Crystal Sparks(significant other, Ian Hilgert), Jesse Sauerwein (significant other, Samantha Crisel), Brandon Sparks (significant other, Lauren Bellm), Jacob Sparks; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Wilma (Richard) Stinnett of Alton. Victor was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sylvia Simpson, Bernice Mortimer; and brothers, Eldon Sauerwein, James Sauerwein and Irvin Sauerwein.

Friends may call on Thursday, May 18, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 5 until 7 p.m. Funeral services are Friday, May 19, at 1 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill with Rev. Brian G. Holle officiating. Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church of Bunker Hill. Condolences may be left online at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com.