Fred A. Lauher, 89 of Auburn, died at 12:16 pm, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. He was born May 15, 1922 in Paris, Illinois to Gene and Venus Lauher. He married Rose Mary Smith on August 25, 1943 and she preceded him in death on May 3, 2008. His parents; one daughter, Sharon Garrison and one brother, Jimmy Lauher preceded him in death.
Survivors include one son, Allan (Linda) Lauher of Tovey; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Fred was a member of St. Rita’s Church in Kincaid. He was a youth baseball coach for many years and a Chicago Cubs fan. He served in the CCC and was a boxer for many years, participating in the Golden Gloves League. He was a self employed painter and paper hanger.
Visitation: 9-10 am Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home.
Private Graveside Service: will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield