Saralee "Sara" Butler Davidsmeyer, 98, of Springfield, IL, died Jan. 5, 2023, at Concordia Village in Springfield. Sara was born Oct. 7, 1924, in Jacksonville, the daughter of John Thomas and Sara Frances (Irlam) Butler. She married Paul Davidsmeyer Sept. 1, 1945, at Salem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, and he survives. Also surviving are a son, P. Devon Davidsmeyer (Kay) of Jacksonville; daughter, Cindy Davidsmeyer (Mary Mayes) of Springfield; four grandchildren, Stephanie Davidsmeyer Alexander, State Representative, C.D. Davidsmeyer (Kristen), Jayde Johnson (Bryen) and Mycah Hildebrand (Patrick); and nine great grandchildren, Myles and Harrison Alexander, Lennox and Pax Davidsmeyer, Desmond and Lewis Johnson, Nora and Hal Hildebrand, and Sara was looking forward to meeting Baby Girl Johnson, who will be born in May. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Sara was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Deborah Ann; brother, Samuel M. Butler and his wife, Dorothy; sister, Roberta Black and her husband Carl E. "Bud"; and her parents. Saralee was a graduate of Browns Business College and worked as a secretary for the C & IM Railroad during World War II. She was a founding member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, a devoted wife and mother, and served her family with great love, concern, and joy. After moving to Springfield, she was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, and now enjoys the victory of eternal life promised by our Savior Jesus Christ. A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the service. A private burial will then be held at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jacksonville or Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Springfield. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Tuesday, January 10, 2023 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 405 Massey Lane Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Funeral Service Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:30 PM 405 Massey Lane Jacksonville, Illinois 62650