Clark J. Austin, 87, of Varna, passed away on January 10. 2018, at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL, surrounded by his loving family.
Born March 1, 1930 to the late Floyd and Pearl Peterson Austin, he was a lifelong resident of Varna and graduate of Varna High School.
Clark served in the U.S. Army in the 1950's in Germany and Russia. Clark married Velma Foster on May 14, 1954 in McNabb, IL.
Clark worked as a machinist for Caterpillar, at the Marshall County Highway Department and later worked for J.P. Hallerick Company before he became a partner in Universal Contracting in Peru, IL for 20 years until retirement.
He was an avid sports fan and golfer, with four certified hole in ones. He enjoyed hunting and had a great love for his red and black raspberries.
Clark was a member of the Magnolia Legion and the First Lutheran Church of Varna.
He is survived by his wife, Velma; daughter, Rhonda (Jerry) Neuhalfen; son, James (Nancy) Austin; four grandchildren, Heather (Scott) Toon; Julie (Tim) Davis; Lindsay (Troy) Keefer; Jeffrey Austin; four greatgrandsons, Jackson, Jase, Mason & Austin; and his faithful dog, BJ. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers.
As were Clark's wishes, cremation rights have been accorded and a military graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery (First Lutheran Cemetery #2) at Varna, IL.
Born March 1, 1930 to the late Floyd and Pearl Peterson Austin, he was a lifelong resident of Varna and graduate of Varna High School.
Clark served in the U.S. Army in the 1950's in Germany and Russia. Clark married Velma Foster on May 14, 1954 in McNabb, IL.
Clark worked as a machinist for Caterpillar, at the Marshall County Highway Department and later worked for J.P. Hallerick Company before he became a partner in Universal Contracting in Peru, IL for 20 years until retirement.
He was an avid sports fan and golfer, with four certified hole in ones. He enjoyed hunting and had a great love for his red and black raspberries.
Clark was a member of the Magnolia Legion and the First Lutheran Church of Varna.
He is survived by his wife, Velma; daughter, Rhonda (Jerry) Neuhalfen; son, James (Nancy) Austin; four grandchildren, Heather (Scott) Toon; Julie (Tim) Davis; Lindsay (Troy) Keefer; Jeffrey Austin; four greatgrandsons, Jackson, Jase, Mason & Austin; and his faithful dog, BJ. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers.
As were Clark's wishes, cremation rights have been accorded and a military graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery (First Lutheran Cemetery #2) at Varna, IL.
Clark J. Austin, 87, of Varna, passed away on January 10. 2018, at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL, surrounded by his loving family.
Born March 1, 1930 to the late Floyd and Pearl Peterson Austin, he was a lifelong resident of Varna and graduate of Varna High School.
Clark served in the U.S. Army in the 1950's in Germany and Russia. Clark married Velma Foster on May 14, 1954 in McNabb, IL.
Clark worked as a machinist for Caterpillar, at the Marshall County Highway Department and later worked for J.P. Hallerick Company before he became a partner in Universal Contracting in Peru, IL for 20 years until retirement.
He was an avid sports fan and golfer, with four certified hole in ones. He enjoyed hunting and had a great love for his red and black raspberries.
Clark was a member of the Magnolia Legion and the First Lutheran Church of Varna.
He is survived by his wife, Velma; daughter, Rhonda (Jerry) Neuhalfen; son, James (Nancy) Austin; four grandchildren, Heather (Scott) Toon; Julie (Tim) Davis; Lindsay (Troy) Keefer; Jeffrey Austin; four greatgrandsons, Jackson, Jase, Mason & Austin; and his faithful dog, BJ. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers.
As were Clark's wishes, cremation rights have been accorded and a military graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery (First Lutheran Cemetery #2) at Varna, IL.
Born March 1, 1930 to the late Floyd and Pearl Peterson Austin, he was a lifelong resident of Varna and graduate of Varna High School.
Clark served in the U.S. Army in the 1950's in Germany and Russia. Clark married Velma Foster on May 14, 1954 in McNabb, IL.
Clark worked as a machinist for Caterpillar, at the Marshall County Highway Department and later worked for J.P. Hallerick Company before he became a partner in Universal Contracting in Peru, IL for 20 years until retirement.
He was an avid sports fan and golfer, with four certified hole in ones. He enjoyed hunting and had a great love for his red and black raspberries.
Clark was a member of the Magnolia Legion and the First Lutheran Church of Varna.
He is survived by his wife, Velma; daughter, Rhonda (Jerry) Neuhalfen; son, James (Nancy) Austin; four grandchildren, Heather (Scott) Toon; Julie (Tim) Davis; Lindsay (Troy) Keefer; Jeffrey Austin; four greatgrandsons, Jackson, Jase, Mason & Austin; and his faithful dog, BJ. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers.
As were Clark's wishes, cremation rights have been accorded and a military graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery (First Lutheran Cemetery #2) at Varna, IL.
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