
Steve B. “Fuzzy” Fausnaugh, 72, Fort Wayne, passed away surrounded by his loved ones, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at St. Joe Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 4, 1946, the son of Rev. Bernard A. and Ruth I. (Griffin) Fausnaugh at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake.
Survivors include two daughters: Gina Fausnaugh and Carrie Fausnaugh, both of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren: Erica (Kenneth) Hopkins, Aaron Baker, Bryan Baker, Felicity Baker, and Andrew Baker; three great-grandchildren: Jayden Hopkins, Chloe Hopkins, and Nevaeh Bell-Baker; and a twin brother, Stanley (Nancy) Fausnaugh of Ligonier.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Debra Hanlon.
He was very mechanically inclined to say the least. He enjoyed customizing every vehicle and everything mechanical that he owned. Steve was also a licensed antique clock maker and loved Nascar, riding four wheelers and his ATV. He especially enjoyed sitting on his porch swing, enjoying the outdoors, and his daily dose of ice-cream. He retired from the City of Fort Wayne Water Maintenance Department after nearly 30 years of faithful service. Prior to that, he worked for International Harvester.
A funeral service will be held in his honor at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor Brad Cox will officiate. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell.
Family and friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to American Lung Association.
