Obituaries
Frederick Schaeffer Augustine, 84
January 17, 1936 - November 21, 2020
Frederick Schaeffer Augustine, 84, of Lititz, passed away at The Gardens of Stevens on Saturday November 21, 2020. He was born in Stoystown, PA to the late Mark Elwood and Mary (Schaeffer) Augustine. Fred was the husband of Catherine (Brandt) Augustine for 34 years.
He graduated form Millersville State Teacher’s College and taught Industrial Arts Metal Shop at Palmyra High School and then Warwick High School until 1969. Fred then was a self-employed residential general contractor.
Fred served with Company B (CLR) 103rd Medical Battalion, Lancaster of the PA National Guard for 3 years. A handyman, he enjoyed yard work, repairing furniture and helping Catherine at their Middletown Flea Market antique stand.
In addition to Catherine, Fred is survived by a stepson, Steven E. Krebs (Trisha) of Friendswood, TX, two grandchildren, Andrew and Caroline Krebs; two brothers, Paul Augustine (Sandy) of Altoona and John Augustine of Florida; and his sister-in-law, Sarah Augustine, wife of the late Mark Elwood Augustine, Jr., who died in 1999, of Delaware.
Interment will be private.
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Condolences to the Family
November 24, 2020
I remember well the summer I helped Fred build his house. He taught me the value of hard work. I’m so sorry for your loss. Bob Wolfe
November 24, 2020
Sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. Have many fond memories of classes with him at Millersville Industrial Arts Education in the 1950’s.
Gerry Treadway and Barbara Martin Treadway
November 23, 2020
Very sad to hear this news … Fred was a great teacher and I have fond memories of his Shop Classes at Warwick High … what a nice and fun person. My condolences to his family and close friends.
Bob Posey
