Dalvin Fredrick Augustin, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at The Cedars of Austin.

He was born Sept. 29, 1925, in Sargeant, Minnesota, the son of Fredrick and Nora (Karges) Augustin. Dalvin attended school in the Elkton, Minnesota, area and worked both as a farmer and a laborer at Hormel Foods Corporation for 35 years. In 1943, Dalvin enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the European Theatre. He was honorably discharged in 1946. On Dec. 29, 1946, Dalvin and Janet Wright were united in marriage at the Dexter United Methodist Church. The couple raised eight children and lost a son, Mark, in infancy. The Augustins made their home on a farm in the early years of their marriage before moving in to Austin. He truly loved farming. Dalvin was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin. He was a music lover and a sports lover, avidly following the Minnesota Vikings and the Gophers. He enjoyed attending musicals, his favorite being “Oklahoma.” Dalvin sang with the Northwestern Singers. He enjoyed growing roses and especially loved maple nut ice cream. Dalvin’s greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was a regular spectator at their many activities. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Janet Augustin of Austin; their eight children, Gary (Janie) Augustin of Lee Summit, Missouri, Carmella (John) Rasmussen of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Marlys Curtis of Joplin, Missouri, William (Candy) Augustin of Lafayette, Indiana, Brenda (Mike) Felten of Cloquet, Minnesota, John Augustin of Kasson, Minnesota, Mary (Randy) Erath of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and Robert (Therese) Augustin of Knoxville, Iowa; 23 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, John (Janice) Augustin of Hudson, Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Marie Burma of Austin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dalvin was preceded in death by his parents; his infant son, Mark; brother, Harold; sister, Annetta; son-in-law, Gary Curtis; grandson, Blake; and granddaughter, Heidi.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor James Groleau officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, May 7, at Worlein Funeral Home and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.  Interment will follow the service at Grandview Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the St. John’s Lutheran Church radio fund or recipient of donor’s choice. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.