William Joseph “Skip” Augle, age 67, died suddenly at his home in Oak Harbor on Jan. 1, 2014.
Skip was born June 6, 1946 in Chicago, Ill. to William and Mary Augle. He grew up in Honey Creek, Wis., attending elementary school and completing high school in Burlington, Wis.
During the summer months, he worked on many of the area farms. Following graduation from high school, Skip enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving more than 30 years and retiring as a master chief avionics technician (E-9).
The Navy sent him to Great Lakes Training Center and then school at Pensacola and Memphis.
In 1967, he arrived at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. He returned to B School in Memphis in 1970 and 1971. Then it was back to Whidbey, where he spent the next 21 years. Skip retired on Oct. 1, 1995.
Following retirement, Skip went to work for the Oak Harbor School District as a maintenance worker and then began work as a Security Officer at the Texaco Refinery in Anacortes, a position he held until retirement in June of 2013.
Skip had a passion for playing golf. He also enjoyed working in his yard, caring for his two cats and feeding the wild birds.
The most important thing in Skip’s life was his wife Colleen. He loved spending time with her, taking weekend trips and going to the movies. His heart was broken when Colleen died, also on Jan. 1, two years ago.
Skip is survived by two sisters, Sharon Augle and Roberta Augle, both of Honey Creek, Wis. and by two brothers, Pat Augle of Elkhorn, Wis. and Michael Augle and wife Sherry of Clairmont, Fla.
He was preceded in death by one sister Terry Bobula.
Funeral services for William Augle were held on Friday, Jan. 10 at the Bible Baptist Church, Oak Harbor with Pastor Robert Sargent officiating.
Graveside services followed at Maple Leaf Cemetery with Pastor Tim Geist officiating. Full military honors were provided by the NAS Whidbey Island Honor Guard.
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences utilizing the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneral home.com
