Gaylon Roy Sager

Gaylon Roy Sager, age 71, of Eldon, IA, formerly of Albia, IA, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home, following a long courageous battle with cancer. Gaylon was born on June 29, 1954, in Fairmont, MN, to Marvin Roy and Wanda June (Gale) Sager. He grew up in Minnesota, Florida, California, and Missouri before moving to Iowa, where he attended high school in Albia. Gaylon was united in marriage to Kara West in 2008 in Albia. Gaylon began his working years with the Department of Transportation (DOT). He was extremely talented and devoted many years to working construction for different businesses including Grooms Construction, McGee Roofing, and M & W. Gaylon later worked at Hawkeye Molding in Albia and ended his working career at L & S Tools. In his younger years, Gaylon enjoyed playing football. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. Gaylon was sneaky smart. He loved watching Jeopardy and often knew the answers before the contestants. He could quote movie lines and remember lyrics to almost any song. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors, fishing, mushroom hunting, rock hunting, hunting, and cooking on his pellet grill. He also enjoyed gravel traveling to watch the wildlife- especially eagles, playing pool, and riding motorcycles. Known for his great sense of humor, he enjoyed joking around with others and sharing a good laugh. He had a love for horses and adored his dogs, especially his Great Danes, Hazel and Angel. Above all else, Gaylon cherished the time spent with his family. Gaylon is survived by his wife, Kara Sager; 5 children, Mindy Sager, Cassi (Troy) Jones, Stacy (Kurt) Kelsey, Garrett (Alyssa) Sager, and Gavin (Mary) Sager; 2 stepchildren, Lindsey (Neil) Lobberecht and Jeremiah West; 24 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and 2 on the way; and 2 sisters, Cheryl Wall and Lisa (Steve) Swift. Gaylon is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Wanda Sager and an infant son, Brandon Sager. Celebration of Life information is pending. An open memorial has been established to the family.

Gaylon Roy Sager

June 29, 1954 - February 13, 2026