Vernon Fred Augustine, 83 years, of Sturgeon Bay was called home Wednesday November 23, 2022 from Anna’s Health Care where he resided for the past few years.
Vernon was born September 15, 1939 in Marinette County, the son of the late Murray and Olga (Heisel) Augustine. He worked on the family farm eventually moving to the Fond Du Lac area to work on a family farm for 30 years. Vernon eventually would become the long-term caregiver of the folks he worked for as they retired and needed more physical help with day to day living and health care. He loved being a caregiver for them.
Vernon was always happy, smiles greeted everyone. He had a strong work ethic and always finished what he started. Vernon was known as the energizer at Anna’s as he never stopped doing something at Anna’s where he was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his five siblings, Adeline Brown of Fond Du Lac, Harold (Dang) of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Betty Forest of Sturgeon Bay, Mary Mintner of New London, Kathleen Dietrich of Plover, WI; nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Murray and Olga Augustine; four siblings, Angeline Percente, Raymond, Marian Young and Irene Schlichting.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2022 at Huehns Funeral Home with Sue Johnson officiating. Burial will be at South Maine Cemetery near Shiocton.
Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Huehns Funeral Home until time time of service at 11:00 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Vernon may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com.
