Paul J. Augsburger

Paul J. Augsburger, 96, of Berne passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Swiss Village in Berne, where he was a resident. He was born on September 8, 1920 in Adams County to Menno and Clara (Mertz) Augsburger. He was married on January 18, 1942 to Edith Habegger.

He worked for International Harvester, Dunbar Furniture, Moser Motors, and retired from Tool-Tec in Fort Wayne. He was an active member in the Berne Evangelical Church, where he sang in the choir, was a sponsor of the youth group, and was the church treasurer for many years. He enjoyed coin collecting, caring for his yard, and caring for home improvement projects.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, John (Lynette) Augsburger; and Paul (Rozanne )Augsburger, both of Fort Wayne; brother, Justus (Pearl) Augsburger of Berne; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Stan Augsburger; and grandson, Jonathan David Augsburger.

Visitation will be three hours prior to the 1:00 p.m. funeral service on Tuesday, October 18 at the Swiss Village Chapel in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Kent Fahl. Burial will be at Berne Evangelical Church Cemetery in rural Berne. Graveside military rites will be provided by Berne Post #468.

Memorials may be made to Swiss Village Samaritan Fund or Berne Evangelical Church.

Arrangements provided by Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne. Sign the guest book online at www.yagerkirchhofer.com.