Staff Sgt. Scott D. Sather was a quiet professional, a special forces combat controller who liked to be the “do” man.

“He’d basically go out, take care of matters,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Bain. “Even if he wasn’t asked to do it, he would just go out and do it anyway, just to make sure things got done.”

Sather, 29, of Clio, Mich., was killed in combat April 8. “He was well-loved in the community,” said his uncle, state Rep. John Gleason. “He was just a great person.”

Sather was married and often talked about his plans to build a home, Bain said. Another love was riding and working on his motorcycle.