Eberhardt & Mathilda Freeh Sauter Family
Eberhardt was a very popular man in the area and helped many people. A farmer from north of Tuttle told Walter about an experience he had with the Colonel during the 1930s. It was about a time one summer he had his crop planted but totally ran out of money. So the family decided to load up their truck with as much stuff as they could and head for California. Before he did that he went to see Colonel Sauter. After the Colonel heard the farmer’s story, he took out his billfold, pulled out a $20 bill, and gave it to him. The farmer took the money and went to the grocery store and bought all the groceries he could. Of course, $20 then would be the same as much more now. The farmer said they made it until harvest time and they had a pretty good crop, went on from there and things got better. His descendants still farm in the Tuttle area. (Jim Sauter)
One of the first things I recall when I think of Grandma is her dark brown eyes, white hair with a beautiful perfect braided bun in back. I always saw her in a dress with a full apron over the dress. Grandma had many aprons she made – beautiful work on each, e.g., embroidery, pleats, applique.
Grandma was very regal – had excellent posture, soft spoken, quiet. Grandma always had a sparkling white lace handkerchief wither either on her watch band of holding it. Grandma was very much a lady. She was well respected by everyone. I can’t recall anyone ever addressing her by her first name. It was always “Mrs. Sauter.” Whenever I’d come to see her, I love the wonderful smile she always gave me when she saw me. She would hold her arms out to me for a loving hug. Grandma always made me feel loved. (Liz Hinkel)
The Freeh Family Farm History 1896-1996
Memories of Grandpa & Grandma Sauter (Burt Riskedahl)
Thoughts About Grandpa & Grandma Sauter (Liz Hinkel)
Grandma Sauter (Jim Sauter)
Grandpa Sauter (Jim Sauter)
Grandma Sauter’s crocheted bedspreads
Security State Bank of Robinson recognizes customers
Eberhardt Sauter Obituary (1953)
Mathilda Freeh Sauter Obituary (1964)
July 8, 1906 E.B. Sauter marries Mathilda Freeh 
Sauter Homestead 
Sauter Farm and Jim 
Grandma Sauter’s New Washing Machine 
1937 Seven Sauter Sisters (Mae, Lynora, Louise, Ruby, Hilda, Erna, Vi) 
195? Grandma Sauter with Hilda 
195? Grandma & Grandpa Sauter 
1963 Grandma with John Sauter 
Back Row: Ruby, Edwin, Walter, Fred, Viola Middle Row: Lynora, Hilda, Erna, Mae, Louise Front Row: Mathilda, Eberhart