Audrey L. Saxer

Age 91, of Monticello, died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the New Glarus Home. Audrey was born on May 3, 1934 on the Duerst home farm, the daughter of Herbert and Edrie (Freitag) Duerst. She graduated from New Glarus High School in 1952 and was united in marriage to Edwin Saxer on April 20, 1956 at the Zwingli United Church of Christ in Monticello.

Audrey farmed alongside her husband in Washington Township from 1959 until 1993. She enjoyed the outdoors, spending many hours in the vegetable garden and strawberry patch. She was an avid reader and enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles, playing cards, bowling, and never turned down a game of euchre. She and Edwin loved to travel, especially to Switzerland, the Caribbean, and all across the states. Above all she loved time with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her three children, Dale Saxer of Monroe, Diane (Mike) Higbie, David Saxer, both of Monticello; grandson, Jason Higbie; granddaughter, Heather Vass; great grandchildren, Callum Vass, Malcolm Vass, and Dylan Higbie; sister-in-law, Dawn Duerst; and brother-in-law, Harry Saxer. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin, on April 11, 2016; brother, Harlen Duerst; sister, Erma Curtis; niece, Ruth Disch; and nephews, Eddie Disch, Paul Saxer, Nathan Wirth, Merlyn Wirth, and Kurt Duerst.

A celebration of Audrey's life will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Zwingli United Church of Christ, with Rev. Peter Strobel officiating. Inurnment will follow in Highland Cemetery, Monticello. Visitation will precede the service on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials in Audrey's name are suggested to New Glarus Public Library, Monticello Fire Dept., or Zwingli Church. The Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe, is assisting the family. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net