In the quiet community of Pigeon, Michigan, the life of 85-year-old Margaret Ann Sauer came to a tragic end on Monday, November 16, 2020. She was discovered in her home on South Caseville Road, the victim of a fatal gunshot wound. A family member made the grim discovery shortly after 9:30 a.m.
Preliminary investigations by the Huron County Sheriff's Office pointed to a heartbreaking conclusion: a murder-suicide. It is believed that Margaret's 87-year-old husband, James C.
Sauer, shot her with a handgun before taking his own life. Authorities indicated that there was no evidence to suggest prior health problems or disputes between the couple that might have foreshadowed the violent event. The investigation, assisted by Scheurer Ambulance Service and an investigator from the Huron County Medical Examiner's Office, involved autopsies to confirm the causes of death. No other individuals were suspected to be involved.
Margaret, born on November 18, 1934, was remembered as an active member of her community and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linkville. She was known for her enjoyment of cooking, golfing, and spending time with her family and friends. Her sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through the small town. A private family memorial service was held to honor her memory, with her interment at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.
