She was born May 27, 1928 in Chicago to Americo and Julia (Benedetti) Barsotti. On August 1, 1953 she married Richard "Dick" Sauer.
Emily and Dick traveled the U.S. in their Winnebago. In their extensive travels they visited every National Park. Emily loved spending time with family and friends. She took great pride in her big Italian family and how close they remained. Her children and grandchildren were her world.
Emily is survived by her children, William Sauer, Nancy (George) Cochran, and Patricia (Michael) Kallaus; her grandchildren, Eric, Michael (Kristen), Jennifer, Laura (Josh), Scott, Kyle, Kathryn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her siblings, Robert Barsotti and Bernice Dillon.
Services will be private for the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NISRA (Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association) at www.nisra.org.