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About Fred John Augustin Jr.
Fred John Augustin Jr., 89, died July 17, 2025, in Mesa, AZ. He was born in 1935 in Chicago, IL, and preceded in death by his parents Fred J. Augustin Sr. and Jessie E. Augustin. Fred was a graduate of Mesa High School and was an active member of his class reunions committee until his death. Fred married Carole Ann Lines shortly after high school graduation and was the proud father of 5 children. He served in the Army National Guard, owned a Chevron service station, and was an Allstate agent for many years. He played a crucial role in operating Carole & Maxine’s Antiques with his wife and travelled throughout Europe on antique buying trips. Fred was active in his community serving as president of Mesa Little Theater (now Mesa Encore Theater) among many other things. Fred was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as a stake missionary, regional sports/activities director, young men leader, Mesa East Stake high councilman, member of the church public relations committee, regional bishop, and bishop of the Mesa 18th ward. Fred especially loved his time serving in the Mesa temple and as a full-time missionary with his wife, Carole, in the Guatemala City temple mission. Fred was loved and admired by his many friends, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Fred is survived by his children Chris F. (Hilda), Laurie E. Milliron (Doug), Linda E. Louden (Mitch), and Kurt J. (Jody), 22 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Carole Ann Lines, his oldest son Gary R. (Diane), and his beloved Wheaton terrier and companion of the last 14 years, Maddie.
Visitation is Saturday, July 26 at 9am for one hour before the services.
Funeral services are Saturday, July 26 at 10am at the LDS chapel located at 1911 N 24th Street, Mesa, Arizona 85213.
The burial will be on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 9am at the City of Mesa Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Sage Family of Companies or any LDS missionary fund on his behalf.
Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
4 comments
Mark Whitney
Loved Fred whether we were playing tennis ( he usually beat me) or simply visiting together about what matters most in life and our mutual concerns. Our condolences to his family. Mark and Jean Whitney , Highland , Ut
Deb Lines
Thank you uncle Fred for the time you gave me when you knew I could use a listening ear. Throughout each decade of my life I distinctly recall a time you listened and gave me sound advice without any harsh judgement. I miss your smile and adorable laugh. I’m grateful Aunt Carole saw in you what we all did. She was a wise woman not to let you go and snatch you up at that tender young age.
I think you two were a good balance for each other. ???? I look forward to the eternities together as a family but will always cherish our time we had on earth. Til we meet again. Give family my love up there.
Til we meet again…
Love you,
Deb
Katherine Augustin
I am so sorry to hear about his passing! He was a kind, loving, wonderful Grandpa, and will be dearly missed. I’m sure he was happy to finally be reunited with his wife, parents, my Dad, and his dogs again though.
Richard Gooch
My sincere condolences to Fred’s family. I knew Fred mostly through our participation in Church Sports. He was a good softball pitcher that loved the game. He was a good friend, a great Bishop that everyone loved. He will be missed. RIP Fred.