Obituary of Jeffrey Sauter

Glenville - Jeffrey G. Sauter, 66, died unexpectedly due to health complications Wednesday morning, September 13, 2023. Born in Troy, the of son Eleanor (Quigley) and the late Glen Sauter, Jeff grew up in the Bellevue area of Schenectady and was a 1975 graduate of Bishop Gibbons. Upon graduation he attended North Dakota State University for 2 years before returning to Schenectady and earning his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice at SCCC and entering the Police Academy. In August, Jeff began his 44th year in law enforcement, working for local (Coxsackie, Menands and Schenectady), State (Attorney General’s Office) and federal (DEA) agencies through the years. At the time of his death Jeff was employed as Inspector of Investigation Unit for the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Department. Jeff was beloved and respected in the law enforcement world, his wealth of knowledge was second to none; being widely sought after and freely given. Jeff was a licensed pilot, licensed EMT and held a lifetime New York State Fishing License. He was passionate about power lifting (winning multiple medals in the 1987 Police Olympics), fishing (especially fly fishing for brook trout) and American history (specifically the Civil War era, having served as a board member on the Capital District Civil War Round Table). Jeff also loved watching hockey, football, and horse racing, known by friends as the “master of the turf”. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Finke) Sauter, his two amazing sons, who he was immensely proud of, Karl James Sauter and Glen Foster Sauter II, his mother Eleanor Sauter, sister Laurie Sauter as well as several cherished friends and his extended family. The funeral service will be Monday 1:00 pm at Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St.,Schenectady. Calling hours will precede the service from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment to follow the service in East Greenbush Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in Jeff’s memory may be made to: Tunnels to Towers Foundation ( www.T2T.org ) or Bring on the Spectrum ( www.bringonthespectrum.org )