Sharleen Sawyer

Sharleen Sawyer of Fond du Lac passed away November 5th, 2023 at the age of 90. She was dear mother of William (Nancy) Sawyer, Thomas (Susan) Sawyer, Nancy (David) Witkowski and Karen (Mark) Wuest.

She was proud Grandma of Cameron (Jenny) Sawyer, Mallory (Ryan) Sawyer, Courtney and Ashley West; April (Ray) Ryan and Matt Mohammed; Shannon (Jacki) Storch, Courtney (Brad) Storch, and Jacob (Tara) Witkowski; Lauren (Robert) Biolo and Jordan (Stephen) Bauer. She was Gigi to Josh, Vivienne, Alexandra, Bennett, Jack, Linley, Lawson, Derrick, and Allie.

Sharleen was preceded in death by her mother, Nora Danor Center; her husband of 61 years, Loran Sawyer; her granddaughter Tricia Mohammed and infant grandson Michael Witkowski.

She was a great listener who cared deeply about her family. She was always taking the time to immerse herself fully in her grandchildren’s stories, activities and lives during their visits and phone calls. Sharleen kept a journal throughout the years documenting all of the important events of her life and those of her family. In 1993, on her 60th birthday, she wrote “the only thing of importance in my life and living is Larry, my children, and grandchildren. That is my only success and I want nothing else.”

Mom will be greatly missed and in keeping with her wishes, private services were held. Our family wishes to thank the amazing and compassionate staff at Lakehouse Assisted Living and SSM Hospice for making her last days peaceful.