Was born July 26, 1912, to John and Emma (Paul) Auger in Bemidji, MN. He was a lifelong resident of Hibbing, graduated from Hibbing High School in 1932 a veteran of the Armed Forces during WWII and Korea. Entered the U.S. Army in 1942 prior to WWII served in the Pacific theater and later during the Korean War as a Master Sgt.
Vince was employed by U.S. Steel working various role later becoming the control room foreman at the Minntac facility.
He was a devout member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. He once told a the story of physically helping to build the church when he was a young boy. Vince had a beautiful, baritone, singing-voice and was often the first to lead the congregation in song and by his example in standing, sitting or kneeling from his usual, front-row pew. His interests at various time were motorcycling, bow hunting, snowmobiling, and gardening. He was in great physical fitness most all his life and was known for his ability to walk on and actually race while in a handstand. He could still run around the block in his late 60's. Although he and his wife Emma had no children he was much beloved and a favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews.
He was well-liked by many and know to be always honest, just and fair man. Was fearless in standing up for up for minorities and underdogs in the military; in a time when it was a popular stance. He exemplified a stalwart, Christian man all his life, without waiver. He was always very honest, a fair -just man. Vince was very clear with his beliefs but not with confrontational ways.
Vince traveled with his friend Bob O'brien traveling a loop of the US on a Harley Davidson motorcycle in 1936. They attended the 2nd Daytona,FL motorcycle race event, and watched movie stars in Hollywood,CA. A Hibbing News Tribune article was written regarding this venture. He loved to travel and visit with new people. He met Emma Chernugal while he was a cab driver in the late 30's. He quickly won over the conservative by nature Emma, with his big heart, gregarious nature and altruistic actions. They remained devoted and constant companions until Emma's death, after 67 years of marriage.
He was a man respected by all that knew him. He was a real, stand-up gentleman whose adventure-stories and likable personality are continually reminisced and missed dearly by those who loved him.
Vince passed Sept. 4, 2005, at the Guardian Angels Health Care Center in Hibbing. The funeral mass was conducted at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing by Rev. Justin Fish. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Emma; five sisters; and three brothers. He was laid to rest Sept. 7, 2005 with military honors next to Emma.
The mass was conducted at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing by Rev. Justin Fish
Vince was employed by U.S. Steel working various role later becoming the control room foreman at the Minntac facility.
He was a devout member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. He once told a the story of physically helping to build the church when he was a young boy. Vince had a beautiful, baritone, singing-voice and was often the first to lead the congregation in song and by his example in standing, sitting or kneeling from his usual, front-row pew. His interests at various time were motorcycling, bow hunting, snowmobiling, and gardening. He was in great physical fitness most all his life and was known for his ability to walk on and actually race while in a handstand. He could still run around the block in his late 60's. Although he and his wife Emma had no children he was much beloved and a favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews.
He was well-liked by many and know to be always honest, just and fair man. Was fearless in standing up for up for minorities and underdogs in the military; in a time when it was a popular stance. He exemplified a stalwart, Christian man all his life, without waiver. He was always very honest, a fair -just man. Vince was very clear with his beliefs but not with confrontational ways.
Vince traveled with his friend Bob O'brien traveling a loop of the US on a Harley Davidson motorcycle in 1936. They attended the 2nd Daytona,FL motorcycle race event, and watched movie stars in Hollywood,CA. A Hibbing News Tribune article was written regarding this venture. He loved to travel and visit with new people. He met Emma Chernugal while he was a cab driver in the late 30's. He quickly won over the conservative by nature Emma, with his big heart, gregarious nature and altruistic actions. They remained devoted and constant companions until Emma's death, after 67 years of marriage.
He was a man respected by all that knew him. He was a real, stand-up gentleman whose adventure-stories and likable personality are continually reminisced and missed dearly by those who loved him.
Vince passed Sept. 4, 2005, at the Guardian Angels Health Care Center in Hibbing. The funeral mass was conducted at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing by Rev. Justin Fish. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Emma; five sisters; and three brothers. He was laid to rest Sept. 7, 2005 with military honors next to Emma.
The mass was conducted at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing by Rev. Justin Fish
Was born July 26, 1912, to John and Emma (Paul) Auger in Bemidji, MN. He was a lifelong resident of Hibbing, graduated from Hibbing High School in 1932 a veteran of the Armed Forces during WWII and Korea. Entered the U.S. Army in 1942 prior to WWII served in the Pacific theater and later during the Korean War as a Master Sgt.
Vince was employed by U.S. Steel working various role later becoming the control room foreman at the Minntac facility.
He was a devout member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. He once told a the story of physically helping to build the church when he was a young boy. Vince had a beautiful, baritone, singing-voice and was often the first to lead the congregation in song and by his example in standing, sitting or kneeling from his usual, front-row pew. His interests at various time were motorcycling, bow hunting, snowmobiling, and gardening. He was in great physical fitness most all his life and was known for his ability to walk on and actually race while in a handstand. He could still run around the block in his late 60's. Although he and his wife Emma had no children he was much beloved and a favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews.
He was well-liked by many and know to be always honest, just and fair man. Was fearless in standing up for up for minorities and underdogs in the military; in a time when it was a popular stance. He exemplified a stalwart, Christian man all his life, without waiver. He was always very honest, a fair -just man. Vince was very clear with his beliefs but not with confrontational ways.
Vince traveled with his friend Bob O'brien traveling a loop of the US on a Harley Davidson motorcycle in 1936. They attended the 2nd Daytona,FL motorcycle race event, and watched movie stars in Hollywood,CA. A Hibbing News Tribune article was written regarding this venture. He loved to travel and visit with new people. He met Emma Chernugal while he was a cab driver in the late 30's. He quickly won over the conservative by nature Emma, with his big heart, gregarious nature and altruistic actions. They remained devoted and constant companions until Emma's death, after 67 years of marriage.
He was a man respected by all that knew him. He was a real, stand-up gentleman whose adventure-stories and likable personality are continually reminisced and missed dearly by those who loved him.
Vince passed Sept. 4, 2005, at the Guardian Angels Health Care Center in Hibbing. The funeral mass was conducted at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing by Rev. Justin Fish. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Emma; five sisters; and three brothers. He was laid to rest Sept. 7, 2005 with military honors next to Emma.
The mass was conducted at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing by Rev. Justin Fish
Vince was employed by U.S. Steel working various role later becoming the control room foreman at the Minntac facility.
He was a devout member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. He once told a the story of physically helping to build the church when he was a young boy. Vince had a beautiful, baritone, singing-voice and was often the first to lead the congregation in song and by his example in standing, sitting or kneeling from his usual, front-row pew. His interests at various time were motorcycling, bow hunting, snowmobiling, and gardening. He was in great physical fitness most all his life and was known for his ability to walk on and actually race while in a handstand. He could still run around the block in his late 60's. Although he and his wife Emma had no children he was much beloved and a favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews.
He was well-liked by many and know to be always honest, just and fair man. Was fearless in standing up for up for minorities and underdogs in the military; in a time when it was a popular stance. He exemplified a stalwart, Christian man all his life, without waiver. He was always very honest, a fair -just man. Vince was very clear with his beliefs but not with confrontational ways.
Vince traveled with his friend Bob O'brien traveling a loop of the US on a Harley Davidson motorcycle in 1936. They attended the 2nd Daytona,FL motorcycle race event, and watched movie stars in Hollywood,CA. A Hibbing News Tribune article was written regarding this venture. He loved to travel and visit with new people. He met Emma Chernugal while he was a cab driver in the late 30's. He quickly won over the conservative by nature Emma, with his big heart, gregarious nature and altruistic actions. They remained devoted and constant companions until Emma's death, after 67 years of marriage.
He was a man respected by all that knew him. He was a real, stand-up gentleman whose adventure-stories and likable personality are continually reminisced and missed dearly by those who loved him.
Vince passed Sept. 4, 2005, at the Guardian Angels Health Care Center in Hibbing. The funeral mass was conducted at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing by Rev. Justin Fish. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Emma; five sisters; and three brothers. He was laid to rest Sept. 7, 2005 with military honors next to Emma.
The mass was conducted at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing by Rev. Justin Fish
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