Loras J. Sabers, 79, of Peosta, Iowa, passed Away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.

The family will greet friends and relatives from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Peosta, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 2:00 p.m.  Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Loras at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Peosta, Iowa with Rev. Steven Garner presiding. Rev. Phil Kruse will be concelebrating.  Assisting Deacons will be Jim Koetz and Nick Elliott. Burial will be held in St. John’s Cemetery in Centralia, Iowa.

Loras was born June 18, 1946, in Worthington, Iowa son of Clarence and Delores (Funke) Sabers.  He received his education at St. Paul’s Catholic School in Worthington.  He then attended Loras College, where he was a graduate in 1968 with an Economics Major.

On May 22, 1971, he was united in marriage to JoAnne Desch at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Menasha, WI.

Loras spent his career in broadcasting, at WDBQ/KLYV from 1970 to 1985, at Loras College from 1986-1993; and later at TV stations KFXA/KFXB and KGAN where he was employed until his retirement in 2005.

He was a very active man and shared his time, talents and kindness as a Foster Parent, and as a volunteer for Big Brother & Big Sisters.  He was also an active member of St. John’s the Baptist Parish in Peosta, Iowa, the Morning Optimist Club, the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce.  He was also a member of the Thunder Hills Golf and Country Club, where he had three holes in one.

He enjoyed BB with the Roofers, and their monthly team breakfast.  He loved playing golf and spending time with his siblings.  Family was the center of his life, he treasured his time spent with family, especially the moments he spent with his grandchildren, eating donuts, ice cream and anything that had a lot of butter in it.

He is an Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam from 1968-1970.

Those left to cherish him are his wife, JoAnne “Jo” Saber of Peosta, IA; two sons, Aaron (Katie) Sabers of Crown Point, IN and Adam Sabers of Waukee, IA; a special daughter-in-law, Sarah Sabers of Waukee, IA; his three grandchildren, Charles, Maddie and Cece Sabers; his siblings Ruth Ann Jurgens of Worthington, Virginia Fleming of Marion, Lila (Steve) Geers of Manchester, Mary Ellen Sabers of W. Des Moines, Dave (Kathy) Sabers of Jesup, and Dan (Deb) Sabers of Iowa City, IA and numerous and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Joseph Sabers; two brothers-in-laws, Richard Jurgens and Joe Fleming, a niece, Laurie Sabers; a nephew, Ron Jurgens; and a great nephew, Caleb Jurgens.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Hospice of Dubuque, Dubuque Birth Right, Dubuque County Right to Life, or Mary’s Inn.

An online video tribute may be viewed and online condolences sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

The family of Loras would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, especially, Shellby, Jennie, Ashley, Chaplain Will and also Jim Miller; Dr., Hermann and his entire staff for all the kindness, care and support given to Loras and our family.