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Published April 12, 2012, 08:01 AM

Caleb Sailer, 32

Caleb Myeong Han Sailer, age 32, of River Falls, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 10, at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn., from complications following a stem cell transplant.

Caleb Myeong Han Sailer, age 32, of River Falls, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 10, at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn., from complications following a stem cell transplant.

Caleb was born in Kojedo, Korea, on Jan. 12, 1980. He joined the Sailer family along with his brother Noah on Aug. 8, 1989. He graduated from River Falls High School with the class of 1999. Caleb worked for sealcoating companies, eventually opening and running Sailer Sealcoating. He strived to be the best businessman he could be.

He was a wonderful father to his two beautiful children, Blake and Gabriella. He enjoyed sports, especially soccer and hockey, and enjoyed doing things for other people. He respected people of all ages which contributed to his many friendships. Caleb was energetic and resourceful, was confident and handsome, and had a contagious smile.

He was preceded in death by his birth mother and grandparents Hugo Sailer and Edwin and Florence Sylte.

Caleb is survived by his angel, Tammy Smith; children, Blake and Gabriella Sailer; Tammy's children, Mason and Morgan Smith; parents, William (Linda Papison) Sailer and Nancy (Bernie) Abrahamson; brothers, Noah Sailer and Isaac Sailer; niece, Ayla Sailer; nephew, Eli Sailer; grandmother Pauline Sailer; and many other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Ezekiel Lutheran Church in River Falls. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Ezekiel Lutheran Church, and on Saturday from 12-1 p.m., also at the church. Private interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of River Falls.

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W A.
River Falls, WI     04/12/2012 3:17 PM

My prayers and condolences go out to calebs family. Caleb RIP you will be missed. Wendy anderson april 12, 2012 3:10 pm

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W A.
River Falls, WI     04/12/2012 3:10 PM

My prayers and condolences go out to calebs family. Caleb RIP you will be missed. Wendy anderson april 12, 2012 3:10 pm

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Rita J.
New Richmond, WI     04/12/2012 9:39 AM

I am so very sorry to hear about Caleb. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rita (Anderson) Johnson

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