Paul E. Sayer, 81, of Lincoln passed away May 27, 2025, while listening to his children, who were out on the front porch sharing stories and memories of a life well lived. Born in McCook, Nebraska, growing up on the east side of Cambridge, he Graduated from Cambridge Public School and McCook Community College. After attending UNL, he joined the Navy. While in the Navy, he met the love of his life in New York City. He brought that city girl back to Lincoln Nebraska and for the next 55 years made a family and a home. Paul’s passion was architecture and all things beautiful. Over the course of 50 years, he drew close to 10,000 sets of house plans, giving generations to come a place to call home. Paul never missed a road trip to see the beauty all around us. Paul loved a good political debate and would remind us all to vote at every election, even the local ones.
Paul is survived by that love of his life, Louise (Butler) Sayer; Children Janice (Joe) Dodge, Gloria (Robert) Eddins, Tyler (Megan) Brown. Siblings; Catherine Fischer, Howard (Linda) Sayer, Frank (Ruth) Sayer; Grandchildren Philip (Aubrey) Eddins, Samantha Eddins, Joseph Dodge, James Dodge, Crystal Eddins, Miles Eddins, Jaclyn (Dylan) Swedlund, James Brennan and great-grandchildren Colton Anderson, Genevieve Eddins, Lucas Eddins. Numerous Nieces and Nephews and hundreds of cousins.
Preceded in death by his siblings, George and Walter.
Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2025, at Rudge Chapel (Wyuka) 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln, NE 68510, reception to follow. Memorials to the family for further designation.
Paul was a hard working man that loved his family!