Dan R. Augustine

Dan R. Augustine, age 76 of Highland, IL, died Thursday, September 02, 2010, at his residence in Highland, IL. He was born on Monday, August 20, 1934, in East Saint Louis, IL, the son of Fred and Nellie (nee Bushong) Augustine. On Saturday, September 04, 1954, he married Geraldine F. \"Gerry\" Augustine (nee Schmieg) who survives. He was a member Fraternal Order of the Eagles 545 and (Past President), East St. Louis, IL. Mr. Augustine was born and raised in East St. Louis, Illinois, graduated from East St. Louis Senior High in 1952. He went to work for CB &Q Railroad, also worked for Delaware & Hudson Railroad as the Office Manager, Soo Line Railroad in St. Louis, as Office Manager and promoted to assistant district Sales Manager and retired in 1986. He enjoyed coin collecting, hunting, fishing, bowling, craft and woodworking. He owned a club house at Grafton on Pohlman Slough. Mr. and Mrs. Augustine would have celebrated their 56 year wedding anniversary on September 4, 2010. Survivors include: Wife - Geraldine F. \"Gerry\" Augustine, nee Schmieg, Highland, IL Son - Danny Ray Augustine, Jr., Highland, IL Daughter - Jan Marie (Hugh) Wiegand, Highland, IL Daughter - Christy Ann (James) Wiegand, Highland, IL Daughter - Kim Elizabeth (Frank) Dolezal, Highland, IL Daughter - Kelly Lynn (Daniel) Dahm, Trenton, IL Daughter - Karen Marie Augustine, Saint Louis, MO Grandchildren - Jason R. Wiegand, Trenton, IL; Christopher D. Wiegand, Highland, IL; Michelle D. Fay, Highland, IL; Adam G. (Kelly) Dolezal, Tempe, AZ; Stephanie M. Dolezal, Highland, IL; Rachel R. Wiegand, Highland, IL; Katie E. Wiegand, Highland, IL; Jordan D. Dahm, Trenton, IL; Mitchell A. Dahm, Trenton, IL; Austin C. Dahm, Trenton, IL; Ken W. Wiegand, Saint Louis, MO Sister - Margaret Jean \"Peggy\" Fitzpatrick, Collinsville, IL Sister - Judith Elizabeth \"Judy\" (Richard) Williams, Tustin, CA Sister In-law - Shirley Wolf, Collinsville, IL Dog - \"Best Baby - Abby\" He was preceded in death by: Father - Fred F. Augustine Mother - Nellie L. Augustine, nee Bushong Mother In-Law - E. Cecelia Schmieg, nee Schmitz Father In-law - Harry Schmieg Brother & Sister In-law - Merle and Barbara Schmieg Brother In-law & Sister In-law - George & Joy (nee Schmieg) Bailey Brother In-law - Charles \"Oach\" Wolf Brother In-law - George Fitzpatrick Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Dan R. Augustine

August 20, 1934 - September 2, 2010