Frederick Louis "Fred" Aebli III

Frederick Louis "Fred" Aebli III Augusta Frederick Louis "Fred" Aebli III, 75, of Augusta, died at home November 20, 2009. Fred was born April 28, 1934 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Fred and Opal (Spaulding) Aebli. Fred was very proud of his military service. He served in both the U.S. Army and Navy from 1952-1956. After the military, Fred enrolled at Western Michigan University where he earned his Masters Degree in Speech Pathology. He taught history, art, and speech therapy for Galesburg-Augusta Schools. He took great pride in his Swiss heritage. One ancestor in particular, Johannes Aebli of Glarus, helped to deflect the Swiss Civil War in 1529. In 1987, Fred married Carol Werbehoff-Graham in Kalamazoo. The couple was married for 22 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping and canoeing. He was a WWII history buff, very artistic, and enjoyed painting and drawing. Fred is survived by his loving wife, Carol; two children, Ann (Todd) Wortinger and Fred (Janet) Aebli IV; four grandchildren, Scott and William Wortinger, and Hillary and Bethany Aebli; one brother, James Aebli; one sister, Patricia Kintner. Fred was preceded in death by his parents. At the request of the family, friends may call Monday, November 23, 2009 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Augusta Chapel. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Those wishing to make contributions in honor of Fred are asked to consider Borgess Hospice. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.