James E. Saal Obituary
The world bids farewell to James E. Saal (Rittman, Ohio), departing on March 30, 2025 at the age of 80. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James E. Saal to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Saal and Edith Saal (Wilson); and his sister Doris Winter (Saal). He is survived by: his wife Anne Saal (Eggeman); his grandchildren, Sarah (Saal), Mark Snyder, Matt and Jamie Saal; his siblings, Glen Saal (Patsy) and Darlene Griffith; and his brother-in-law James Winter. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (7605 E Pleasant Home Rd, Sterling, OH 44276).