John Jacob Sailer

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John Jacob Sailer, 64, of Roanoke died Tuesday, July 7, 2015.  He was born October 26, 1950 a son of Jacob Leon and the late, Mary Ann Sailer.
He received a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in 1973 and an MFA from the University of Oklahoma in 1979.  John taught at the University of Maryland and was a resident scenery and lighting designer at Mill Mountain Theatre for 16 years beginning in 1983.  He designed sets and lights throughout the country and for the past few years has been semi-retired designing many shows at Hollins University and Patrick Henry High School. 
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rachel Pinkham Sailer; children, Amy Bronwen Sailer and Jacob Thomas Sailer;brothers, Larry Sailer (Janice) of Iowa Falls, Ron Sailer (Sandy) of Hampton, Iowa; sisters, Nancy Sailer Tue (Greg) of Clear Lake, Iowa, Janet Sailer Siems of Norwalk, Iowa, Cathy Sailer Acri of Norwalk, Iowa and Mary Sailer of Story City, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service celebrating John’s life will be conducted 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke with Priest Denise Guinta officiating.  Burial will be at a later date.  Online condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

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