Merlyn Eugene Augspurger b. 12 Jan 1917 d. 4 Sep 2016: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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Merlyn Eugene Augspurger

Male 1917 - 2016  (99 years)


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  • Name Merlyn Eugene Augspurger  [1, 2] 
    Birth 12 Jan 1917 
    Gender Male 
    Death 4 Sep 2016 
    Burial Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Roanoke Township Cemetery
    Person ID I15050  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 14 Jul 2020 

    Father Elmer Daniel Augsburger,   b. 3 Feb 1890, Minier, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Feb 1966, Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Mabel Magdalene Yordy,   b. 3 Aug 1891, Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Oct 1941, Bloomington, McLean Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 50 years) 
    Marriage 2 Feb 1915  Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F3292  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Edna M Schirer   d. 10 Dec 1992 
    Marriage 27 Jun 1947 
    Family ID F10411  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Jul 2020 

  • Event Map
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  • Notes 
    • Obit:

      Benson– Merlyn E. Augsburger, 99, of Eureka, IL formerly of Benson, IL passed away at 10:05p.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Eureka.

      He was born on January 12, 1917 in Flanagan, IL a son of Elmer and Mabel Yordy Augsburger. He married Edna M. Schirer on June 27, 1947 in Bloomington, IL. She passed away on December 10, 1992.

      Survivors include one daughter, Janet Spera of Normal, IL; three sons, Bruce (Jan M.) Augsburger of Eureka; Loren Augsburger of Gridley; Ellis(Jan) Augsburger of Benson; ten grandchildren, Cory(Muna) Spera, Cassie(Josh) Beal, Kristin Spera(fiancé Marty), Hailee(Jon) Ireland, Kelly(Dale) Karr, Matthew Augsburger, Andrew(Brittany) Augsburger, Elisha(Bobby) Sherman, April(Odie) Guzman, Austin Augsburger;11 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dean Augsburger of Bloomington; Delbert Augsburger of Arizona; Donald Augsburger of Flanagan; one sister, Florence Bryant of Florida.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Joseph and Clayton, three sisters, Verna Heiser, Mardelle Kenagy, Darlene Limburg, two infant sisters and son-in-law, Bill Spera.

      Merlyn farmed in the Roanoke/Benson area most of his life where he raised soy beans, corn and Charolais cattle.

      He served his country in the United States Army during WWII in the 8th Calvary.
      He was a member of the Eureka Church of Christ. Merlyn was a 4H leader for many years.

      He was an avid pool player and loved playing games with his children and grandchildren. Anyone who knew Merlyn knew he was a quiet man outwardly but an extraordinarily generous and loving man inwardly. His smile combined with the twinkle in his eyes melted his grandchildren’s hearts. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

      Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, September 9, 2016 at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke. Minister Gary Cline will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5-7p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roanoke Township Cemetery where military rites will be accorded at the grave.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169504650/merlyn-e_-augsburger.

    2. [S750] The Jakob Jordi Family History.


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