Submitted by: Dan Rich

Mervin L. Augstin

July 2, 1921 - April 6, 2002

South Bend Tribune 4/8/2002

Mervin L. Augstin, age 80, of Cougar Drive, Granger, Indiana, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2002, in his residence. He was born on July 2, 1921 in Bloomington, Illinois to Irvin and Mabel (Shepherd) Augstin.

On May 23, 1943 in Bloomington, Illinois, he married Mabel Sumpter, she preceded in death on October 7, 2000. At the time of his marriage, he was assigned to Wright Field Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and was honorably discharged in 1946 with the rank of Sergeant.

A graduate of Bloomington High School, and the University of Michigan, Mervin became a mechanical draftsman for McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, Mo., coming to South Bend in 1956 to work at the Bendix Corporation in the Missile Division. In 1963 he moved back to St. Louis with McDonnel Douglas and then moved to Granger Indiana in 1977 working with Pi Rod Incorporated, of Plymouth, Ind. retiring in 1991. Mervin was an avid fisherman, who had a passion for horses and enjoyed being in the outdoors.

Mervin is survived by his sister, Hazel Dalton of Bloomington, Ill., and by a niece, Debra Kruger also of Bloomington, Ill. And by two great nephews. He is also survived by special friends, Mary Lou and Roger Johnson of Granger, Ind. Grateful thanks goes to Dona Keller and her daughter, Marcie who have been his caregivers for the last two years. He was a devoted husband, and wonderful friend and he will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2002 in the Mausoleum of St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Don Neely officiating. Entombment will follow the service. Friends may call just prior to the service time in the Mausoleum Chapel. Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend, is in charge of arrangements.