Melvin G. Augsburger

January 2, 1944 - July 14, 2017

Melvin G. Augsburger, 73, Berne, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Ft. Wayne. He was born to
Gorman and Ruby Nelson Augsburger on January 2, 1944 in Adams County, IN. He married Rita Neuenschwander on December 14, 1963.

Melvin was a member of the First Mennonite Church. He was employed at South Adams School maintenance department and also drove bus for 18 years. Mel enjoyed camping, cutting wood, cruising in his golf cart and especially attending his grandchildren's sports events.

Survivors include his wife, Rita, sons; Wade(Taya)Augsburger, Brian(Lee Anne)Augsburger both of Berne, brother, Max Augsburger of Fla., sister, Joan(Calvin)Morgan of Geneva, 5 grandchildren, Ashley(Justin)Hicks, Alex Augsburger(fiance Morgan Isch), Katelin & Taylor Augsburger, Benjamin Augsburger, and 3 great-grandchildren, Mackenzie & Bryson Hicks, and Harper Augsburger.

Preceding in death are his parents, brother, Leonard and sister, Jean Moore.

The funeral service for family and close friends is Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 10:30 am at the First Mennonite Church Chapel. Visitation is Monday, July 17 from 3 to 7 pm at the Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, Berne. Officiating is Pastor Jerry A. Flueckiger and burial is in the MRE Cemetery.

Preferred memorials are for First Mennonite Church &/or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Ft. Wayne.

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