William A. Auge

William A. Auge, of Blackwood, formerly of Glendora, died on May 25, 2024, at age 76. Beloved husband of 54 years to Rosemary (née Moore). Devoted father of Bill (Mary-Kay), George (Dawn), Tom (Kathy), Rosemary, Ed (Lauren), Marybeth (Woody), and Anthony (Nicole). Loving grandfather of Ryan Casillas (Tricia), Liam, Connor, Katie, Maggie, Emily, Lilly, Elizabeth, Abby, and Billy. Great-grandfather of Ryan, Leia, and Maya. Dear brother of Jeanne Lattanzi (Jim). Also survived by beloved extended family. Bill Auge was a quiet giant. An unassuming man of few words, whose kindness, loyalty, hard work, and steadfast devotion to his still-growing family gave his presence an outsized impact in this world. Bill was born in Upper Darby, PA and spent his youth in Mt. Ephraim, NJ with a sister whose dry wit matched his own. At twenty, he met the love of his life, Rosemary Moore, then just eighteen, but waited a year to make his move. After their first date, the two were inseparable and married within a year. He then dedicated his life to Rosemary and the family they would build together over the next fifty-four years. Bill served two years in the Army and was stationed in West Ber...[more]

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n. The rest of his professional life he worked as a fitter/welder and layout man. He was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers' Local 19 Union, serving as shop steward, and recognized that his ability to financially provide for a family of nine came from the power of collective bargaining. Though he worked hard, Bill made time for family-swimming in the summer, standing on soccer and baseball fields through fall and spring, skiing in the winter, and attending all school events. And he dedicated still further hours to his religious community, serving as a Minister of the Eucharist, as a chaperone on the Youth Group's ski trips and retreats, and shucking clams each summer at the carnival. Postretirement, Bill reveled in the additional time he enjoyed, allowing him to attend his grandchildren's activities and to move deeper into his role as Rosemary's support, turning his attention to the kitchen where he discovered a new skill as a talented home cook, experimenting with foods and flavors. Bill was a lover of nature and animals. He and Rosemary spearheaded family camping trips over the decades, first packing seven children into a giant tent, eventually upgrading to a pop-up, and finally to cabins as they passed their love of the outdoors on to the new generations. He spent hours watching wildlife both in person, when possible, and on television. And the Auge home was never without a family dog, who often laid at Bill's feet. Bill's teasing was relentless. He was a master of the dad joke, often quipping "why don't you just drive" at any mention of having to "run to the store." And the sound of his grandkids giggling was all the encouragement PopPop needed to dial up his goofiness. Even in his final weeks and days, as his body betrayed him, his wit remained, and he continued to tease and joke. Though restrained, Bill welcomed people without reserve. And as a father of seven very different children, he accepted them on their own terms, making space for them to follow their chosen paths without pressure to fulfill predetermined expectations, and with pride for where those journeys led. The world is a less fine place without Bill Auge in it. But the legacy he quietly built from the simple recipe of being present, without judgment and with love, will far outstrip his mortal life. There will be a viewing Tuesday evening, June 4, 2024, at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa Church, 13 E. Evesham Rd., Runnemede, NJ, 6pm to 8pm and Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 11am to 12noon. Funeral mass 12noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's name to Troopers United Foundation, P.O. Box 1236, Hammonton, NJ 08037, or Holy Child Parish, 13 E. Evesham Rd., Runnemede, NJ 08078.