Bernard H. "Bernie" Augenstein
May 2, 1946 - July 2, 2016
Bernard H. “Bernie” Augenstein, 70, of Greenwood, died peacefully in his sleep on July 2, 2016. He was born on May 2, 1946, in Delaware, OH, to the late Robert Hoke and Irene Fern (Somerlot) Augenstein. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy, and brother, Martin Augenstein.
Arrangements are as follows:
All services will be held at Cross of Grace Lutheran Church (3519 S. 600 West, New Palestine, Indiana, 46163)
Visitation – Friday, July 8, 2016, 4:00-8:00 pm, and Saturday, July 9, 2016, 9:00-11:00 am
Funeral Service – Saturday, July 9, 2016, 11:00 am
Private burial at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Cross of Grace Mission Endowment Fund (c/o Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, 3519 S. 600 West, New Palestine, Indiana 46163).∼Bernard H. Augenstein, the father of Father Eric Augenstein, archdiocesan vocations director, died on July 2 at his home in Greenwood. He was 70.
A member of Cross of Grace Lutheran Church in New Palestine, his funeral took place there on July 9. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis.
Bernard Augenstein was born on May 2, 1946, in Delaware, Ohio. He graduated from River Valley High School in Marion, Ohio, in 1964. He earned a degree in accounting from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind., in 1968. He worked for Indiana Farm Bureau Co-op and CountryMark for 26 years, and then as a computer software trainer for Batesville Casket Company for 10 years before retiring in 2011.
Augenstein married his wife, Linda (Dunsmore) Augenstein, who survives him, on July 10, 1971. He is also survived by his son, Father Augenstein, and siblings David Augenstein of Rives Junction, Mich., Bob Augenstein of Marion, Ohio, and Lynn Augenstein of Ponte Vedra, Fla.
At the time of his death, Augenstein was active in supporting both the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. He had a special interest in promoting vocations and also sang in choirs and played keyboard for worship services. A devoted Ohio State University fan, Augenstein was also a bicycle enthusiast and had an interest in visiting lighthouses, having visited 252 across the U.S.
The Criterion Online Edition, July 15, 2016
Bernard H. "Bernie" Augenstein
May 2, 1946 - July 2, 2016
Bernard H. “Bernie” Augenstein, 70, of Greenwood, died peacefully in his sleep on July 2, 2016. He was born on May 2, 1946, in Delaware, OH, to the late Robert Hoke and Irene Fern (Somerlot) Augenstein. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy, and brother, Martin Augenstein.
Arrangements are as follows:
All services will be held at Cross of Grace Lutheran Church (3519 S. 600 West, New Palestine, Indiana, 46163)
Visitation – Friday, July 8, 2016, 4:00-8:00 pm, and Saturday, July 9, 2016, 9:00-11:00 am
Funeral Service – Saturday, July 9, 2016, 11:00 am
Private burial at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Cross of Grace Mission Endowment Fund (c/o Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, 3519 S. 600 West, New Palestine, Indiana 46163).∼Bernard H. Augenstein, the father of Father Eric Augenstein, archdiocesan vocations director, died on July 2 at his home in Greenwood. He was 70.
A member of Cross of Grace Lutheran Church in New Palestine, his funeral took place there on July 9. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis.
Bernard Augenstein was born on May 2, 1946, in Delaware, Ohio. He graduated from River Valley High School in Marion, Ohio, in 1964. He earned a degree in accounting from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind., in 1968. He worked for Indiana Farm Bureau Co-op and CountryMark for 26 years, and then as a computer software trainer for Batesville Casket Company for 10 years before retiring in 2011.
Augenstein married his wife, Linda (Dunsmore) Augenstein, who survives him, on July 10, 1971. He is also survived by his son, Father Augenstein, and siblings David Augenstein of Rives Junction, Mich., Bob Augenstein of Marion, Ohio, and Lynn Augenstein of Ponte Vedra, Fla.
At the time of his death, Augenstein was active in supporting both the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. He had a special interest in promoting vocations and also sang in choirs and played keyboard for worship services. A devoted Ohio State University fan, Augenstein was also a bicycle enthusiast and had an interest in visiting lighthouses, having visited 252 across the U.S.
The Criterion Online Edition, July 15, 2016
