Louis J. Auel, of Sunman, was born on February 16, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Harry and Anna Murrer Auel.  He was a veteran of the armed forces, and served his country in the Army and Air Force.  Louis married Linda McCann on June 14, 2003 at St. Nicholas Church in Sunman.  He retired from GE in Evendale, Ohio, where he had been a model maker. Louis was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Cincinnati, the VFW in Milan, Kenneth L. Diver Post #337 Sunman American Legion, and St. Nicholas Catholic Church.  He enjoyed making candy and spending time with his family.  On Friday, January 22, 2016, at the age of 84, Louis passed away at his residence.

Those surviving who will cherish Louis' memory include his wife Linda; son, Randall (Kim) Auel of Milford, OH, daughter-in-law, Jean Auel of Sunman; 5 grandchildren; 5 great, grandchildren; brother, Jim Auel of Cincinnati, and twin sisters, Joan Hostetler and Jean Caseltine, both of Moores Hill.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Auel; son, Thomas J. Auel; a sister, and 2 brothers.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 107 Vine Street, Sunman.  Rev. Sean Danda will officiate the Mass of Christian burial at 12:30 p.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church.  Military honors, provided by the Kenneth L. Diver Post #337 Sunman American Legion, will follow.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. Joseph Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Nicholas Church, or St. Jude Children's Hospital. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com.  Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home and its staff are honored to care for the family of Louis J. Auel.