Gordon "Oscar" Sanders

Gordon �Oscar� Sanders, April 8, 1941 � March 23, 2012, born in Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at his home at age 70.He was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1959 and served in the U.S. Air Force. Gordy married Jan (Wiederholt) on April 11, 1996 in Hastings and had worked as a supervisor at 3-M Chemolite for 33 years, retiring in January of 1999. Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Ernestine (Schanno) Sanders; 5 brothers Robert, Glen, LeRoy, Donald, Dick; and daughter Kelly; Gordy is survived by his wife Jan; sons Jayme, Drew (Nicole), Chad (Jessica), Jay (Crissy) and Cory (Ami); siblings Elaine Hullander, Jimmy (Mary); half-brothers William and Dick Zuzek; sisters-in-law Lavonne, Lois JanetSanders; also eleven grandchildren. Gordy was first and foremost a beloved spouse, father, grandfather and friend. His passions in life, after family time, were golfing, bow hunting and politics. The Memorial Mass, officiated by Fr. Cole Kracke will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, March 27, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. Fifteenth St., Hastings. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 4-8 PM Monday at Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, 201 E. Seventh St., Hastings and one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Special thanks goes out to the Health East Hospice team and tender care of nurse Nikki, friends and family who provided ever-vigilant support. Memorials are preferred.