James Bernard “Jimmy” Augustin, Jr., 89, of Loretto, passed away on May 1, 2025, at his residence. He was a beloved small business owner and an active member of the Loretto community. Jimmy was a devoted member of the Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Loretto Lions Club.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lena Rose Hasenbein Augustin, his sons Mark Augustin, David Augustin (Kay), his daughter Bridgett Neel (Tony), and his sister Joan Augustin. Jimmy will also be remembered by his grandchildren Lana Orton, Leanne Conway, Dustin Augustin, Chelsie Augustin, Caleb Augustin, Russ Neel, and Rosalia Neel, as well as his great-grandchildren Cameron, Ryder, Banks, and Harper.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, James Bernard Augustin, Sr. & Rosalia Langer Augustin, his brother Thomas G. Augustin, and his sister Imelda Henkel.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, from 10:00am – 1:00pm, at Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by a funeral mass at 1:00pm, with Rev. Delly Mutajuka officiating. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
The pallbearers will be Russ Neel, Dustin Augustin, Caleb Augustin, Wes Orton, Jeffrey Conway, and Greg Augustin. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Simbeck, Jim Bush, James Laminack, Josh Haney, and Jeff Zak.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Church in memory of James Augustin, Jr.