Obituary for Michael R. "Satch" Sanders
Michael R. "Satch" Sanders, 71, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 18, 1948, the son of Roy and Margaret Sanders who preceded him in death. He was a 1966 graduate of Edgerton High School and then earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from St. Francis College. He married Jenny (Wisler) Sanders on September 16, 1978, and together they had six wonderful children, of whom he was incredibly proud. He was a math teacher and coach for Fort Wayne Community Schools for 33 years. He also built a successful painting company during that time, which provided all of his children and many of their friends the opportunity for summer employment. In 2003, he retired from teaching, but he continued to coach and focused his energy on Sanders Painting.
Satch was always a master in the kitchen, and he could really make your taste buds sing with a little Lawry's and Mrs. Dash. He loved making the perfect drink for each guest, as long as it was an old fashioned or a milkshake - his two specialties. In his retirement, Satch developed a love for fishing (mostly from land) and was excited about improving his fly fishing skills. He also enjoyed treating friends and family at his Day After Christmas Breakfasts, relaxing at Orange Beach each spring with a nose warmer in hand, growing too many vegetables every summer, and watching the birds eat from his feeders. Most of all, though, he delighted in the time he spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Jenny of Fort Wayne; children, Charlie (Jordan) Sanders of Carmel, IN, Molly (Jared) Kurtz of Ossian, IN, Erin (Zach) Hitzfield of Markle, IN, Joel (Liz) Sanders of Ft. Wayne, IN, Leah (Andrew) Johnson of Indianapolis, IN, and Kurt (Mackenzie) Sanders of Ft. Wayne, IN; 17 grandchildren; siblings Marty (Rich) Esoldo, Rita (Clet) Herman, and Doug (Sandy) Sanders.
Mass of Christian Resurrection is 10:30 am, Saturday, January 4, 2020 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd, with calling one hour prior. Calling also Friday, January 3, 2020 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St. from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with a Time of Remembrance at 7:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or Community Harvest Food Bank. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com
Satch was always a master in the kitchen, and he could really make your taste buds sing with a little Lawry's and Mrs. Dash. He loved making the perfect drink for each guest, as long as it was an old fashioned or a milkshake - his two specialties. In his retirement, Satch developed a love for fishing (mostly from land) and was excited about improving his fly fishing skills. He also enjoyed treating friends and family at his Day After Christmas Breakfasts, relaxing at Orange Beach each spring with a nose warmer in hand, growing too many vegetables every summer, and watching the birds eat from his feeders. Most of all, though, he delighted in the time he spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Jenny of Fort Wayne; children, Charlie (Jordan) Sanders of Carmel, IN, Molly (Jared) Kurtz of Ossian, IN, Erin (Zach) Hitzfield of Markle, IN, Joel (Liz) Sanders of Ft. Wayne, IN, Leah (Andrew) Johnson of Indianapolis, IN, and Kurt (Mackenzie) Sanders of Ft. Wayne, IN; 17 grandchildren; siblings Marty (Rich) Esoldo, Rita (Clet) Herman, and Doug (Sandy) Sanders.
Mass of Christian Resurrection is 10:30 am, Saturday, January 4, 2020 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd, with calling one hour prior. Calling also Friday, January 3, 2020 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St. from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with a Time of Remembrance at 7:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or Community Harvest Food Bank. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com