Everett Lee Aughenbaugh's Obituary
Decatur – Everett L. Aughenbaugh, 88, of Decatur, formerly of Chestnut, passed away Tuesday morning January 20, 2015 at Symphony of Decatur.
Everett was born January 23, 1926 in Chestnut to Ralph and Hazel (Fletcher) Aughenbaugh. He married Marion “Joan” Watkins on February 20, 1947. She passed on March 4, 1985. Everett proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. He retired from the Olympia School District.
He is survived by his son, Danny (Debbie) Aughenbaugh of Decatur; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marion “Joan”; one son, Dennis Aughenbaugh; one grandson, Josh Aughenbaugh; one great-granddaughter and one brother, Gene Aughenbaugh.
Services to celebrate the life of Everett Aughenbaugh will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Leanna Cemetery in Chestnut, IL. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, January 22, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Chestnut Fire Department.
The family of Everett L. Aughenbaugh is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services honored provider of Veteran’s Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526. View online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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