Burnell J. Augustin

August 15, 1934 - January 25, 2019

Burnell J. Augustin, age 84 of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, January 25, 2019, at Saint Luke's Hospital-West in Chesterfield, MO. He was born August 15, 1934, in Highland, IL, the son of Henry and Viola (nee Zobrist) Augustin. On January 27, 1956, he married Carole I. Mettler at Grantfork E & R Church. He was a member of Grantfork United Church of Christ. He was also a member of Former Grantfork UCC Church Counsil Member (Secretary for many years); Men's Fellowship at Church; Men's Choir; and Sexton Grantfork UCC Cemetery. Burnell was born in Highland and after his father's death his family moved East of Grantfork. He had worked for the ASCS Office in Edwardsville, measuring farm ground. He graduated Highland High School in 1951. He worked on the family farm until joining the US Army for 2 years. He returned home and operated the family farm grain and dairy east of Grantfork. He quit milking in 1996 and retired from farming in 2006. Burnell loved musical theater at the Muny, Fox and Stages. He followed his children's activities and also enjoyed his grandchildren's activities. His church membership was always very important to him. He enjoyed giving tractor and hay rides for his family. He served on the Hitz Memorial Board for 4 years. Survivors include: Wife - Carole I. Augustin, nee Mettler, Pocahontas, IL Daughter - Teri L. (Michael) Testerman, Granite City, IL Son - Brent D. (Denise) Augustin, Highland, IL Son - Bruce J. (Cynthia) Augustin, Highland, IL Grandchild - Courtney L. (Joshua) Geidel, Tuscon, AZ Grandchild - Colin M. Testerman, Keokuk, IA Grandchild - Lori Elizabeth "Beth" Augustin, Highland, IL Grandchild - Matthew E. Augustin, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Graham J. Geidel, Tuscon, AZ Brother In-law - Larry C. (Ellen) Mettler, Godfrey, IL Niece - Debbie Meffert, Culver City, CA Niece - Peggy A. (Randy) Haukap, Alhambra, IL Niece - Donna J. (David) Munie, Highland, IL Nephew - Brad C. (Catherine) Mettler, Washington, DC Niece - Judith A. Glassmaker, HI Great Niece & Nephew - Many. Cousins - Many. He was preceded in death by: Father - Henry C. Augustin - Died 4/1/1938 Mother - Viola M. Augustin-Klaus nee Zobrist - Died 9/17/1967 Step Father - Alonzo E. Klaus - Died 3/24/1961 Daughter - Lori K. Augustin - Died 8/12/1979 Sister & Brother-in-law - Betty (Eugene) Meffert Half Sister - Elva (Russell) Glassmaker Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Grantfork United Church of Christ in Grantfork, IL. Funeral Service/Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Grantfork United Church of Christ in Grantfork, IL, with Rev. Tim Darmour-Paul officiating. Interment will be at Grantfork U.C.C. Cemetery in Grantfork, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Grantfork UCC or DuBois Center.