LTCOL UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
VIETNAM
Henry Whipple "Hank" Austin Lt Col USMC (Ret)
If you know Hank, you know he lived life with love, laughter, and optimism.
Hank was born to Samuel and Evelyn Austin on September 2nd, 1938, at the New Brunswick Middlesex General Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He graduated from Peabody Demonstration High School in Nashville, Tennessee in June of 1956.
Upon graduation from the Citadel in June of 1960, Hank enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and subsequently graduated from Officer Candidate School in December 1960. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. and graduated from the Basic School as an Infantry Officer in Quantico, Virginia, in June of 1961.
While stationed in northern Virginia, he met the love of his life, Charlotte Small Howard, whom he married on June 23rd, 1962. Together, Hank & Charlotte would raise a family while spending twenty-two memorable years serving their country while stationed in various places along the east coast and Newfoundland.
Hank also did an unaccompanied tour on Okinawa and two separate combat tours of duty in Vietnam.
In July 1979, Hank would be stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska with the joint command National Emergency Airborne Command Post (NEACP). Little did they know at the time, but Hank & Charlotte would make Omaha their forever home.
Before retiring as a Lt. Col from the USMC in 1982, Hank received his Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. From there, he transitioned into a successful career as a financial planner until his retirement in September of 2005.
Hank never really retired though. Always a man of deep faith, Hank finally was able to fulfill a life-long dream of becoming a Deacon in the Episcopal Church. And, on July 5th, 2002, Hank was ordained to the Episcopal Church Diaconate. Hank would faithfully serve the church at Holy Spirit in Bellevue and at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Omaha. Hank also very much enjoyed his outreach duties at Mabel Rose Assisted Living Facility and the Eastern Nebraska Veteran's Home.
Always enjoying the finer things in life, Hank enjoyed a good joke, a slice of homemade pecan pie, a fine whiskey, and a puff on his pipe. He enjoyed gardening, travel, and was a voracious reader. He loved his dogs and enjoyed playing golf, attending Nebraska Cornhusker football games, the College World Series, and, of course, spending time with family and friends. Hank was also a proud member of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Wherever there was a crowd, Hank was usually right in the thick of it.
Hank always lived his life to the fullest. He chose to see the good in all things and truly touched the lives of many people. He understood people and knew when, and how, to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed. Until the end, Hank's life embodied the motto of his beloved Marine Corps…Semper fidelis. And, Always Faithful, he was indeed.
Preceded by:
Infant Son: David Matthews Austin
Grandson: Philip Meade
Parents: Samuel and Evelyn
Many beloved family members, friends, colleagues, and classmates
Survived by:
Wife of 59 years: Charlotte
Children: Edward (Anne), Paige Breasch (Henry J.), Brian (Brenda), and Charles "Budge" (Angie)
8 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren
Sister: Alleine Hair (Bill)
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak & Cutler
Oct 2021
Military Honors provided by United States Marine Corp Honor Guard and American Legion Post 331
VIETNAM
Henry Whipple "Hank" Austin Lt Col USMC (Ret)
If you know Hank, you know he lived life with love, laughter, and optimism.
Hank was born to Samuel and Evelyn Austin on September 2nd, 1938, at the New Brunswick Middlesex General Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He graduated from Peabody Demonstration High School in Nashville, Tennessee in June of 1956.
Upon graduation from the Citadel in June of 1960, Hank enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and subsequently graduated from Officer Candidate School in December 1960. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. and graduated from the Basic School as an Infantry Officer in Quantico, Virginia, in June of 1961.
While stationed in northern Virginia, he met the love of his life, Charlotte Small Howard, whom he married on June 23rd, 1962. Together, Hank & Charlotte would raise a family while spending twenty-two memorable years serving their country while stationed in various places along the east coast and Newfoundland.
Hank also did an unaccompanied tour on Okinawa and two separate combat tours of duty in Vietnam.
In July 1979, Hank would be stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska with the joint command National Emergency Airborne Command Post (NEACP). Little did they know at the time, but Hank & Charlotte would make Omaha their forever home.
Before retiring as a Lt. Col from the USMC in 1982, Hank received his Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. From there, he transitioned into a successful career as a financial planner until his retirement in September of 2005.
Hank never really retired though. Always a man of deep faith, Hank finally was able to fulfill a life-long dream of becoming a Deacon in the Episcopal Church. And, on July 5th, 2002, Hank was ordained to the Episcopal Church Diaconate. Hank would faithfully serve the church at Holy Spirit in Bellevue and at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Omaha. Hank also very much enjoyed his outreach duties at Mabel Rose Assisted Living Facility and the Eastern Nebraska Veteran's Home.
Always enjoying the finer things in life, Hank enjoyed a good joke, a slice of homemade pecan pie, a fine whiskey, and a puff on his pipe. He enjoyed gardening, travel, and was a voracious reader. He loved his dogs and enjoyed playing golf, attending Nebraska Cornhusker football games, the College World Series, and, of course, spending time with family and friends. Hank was also a proud member of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Wherever there was a crowd, Hank was usually right in the thick of it.
Hank always lived his life to the fullest. He chose to see the good in all things and truly touched the lives of many people. He understood people and knew when, and how, to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed. Until the end, Hank's life embodied the motto of his beloved Marine Corps…Semper fidelis. And, Always Faithful, he was indeed.
Preceded by:
Infant Son: David Matthews Austin
Grandson: Philip Meade
Parents: Samuel and Evelyn
Many beloved family members, friends, colleagues, and classmates
Survived by:
Wife of 59 years: Charlotte
Children: Edward (Anne), Paige Breasch (Henry J.), Brian (Brenda), and Charles "Budge" (Angie)
8 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren
Sister: Alleine Hair (Bill)
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak & Cutler
Oct 2021
Military Honors provided by United States Marine Corp Honor Guard and American Legion Post 331
LTCOL UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
VIETNAM
Henry Whipple "Hank" Austin Lt Col USMC (Ret)
If you know Hank, you know he lived life with love, laughter, and optimism.
Hank was born to Samuel and Evelyn Austin on September 2nd, 1938, at the New Brunswick Middlesex General Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He graduated from Peabody Demonstration High School in Nashville, Tennessee in June of 1956.
Upon graduation from the Citadel in June of 1960, Hank enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and subsequently graduated from Officer Candidate School in December 1960. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. and graduated from the Basic School as an Infantry Officer in Quantico, Virginia, in June of 1961.
While stationed in northern Virginia, he met the love of his life, Charlotte Small Howard, whom he married on June 23rd, 1962. Together, Hank & Charlotte would raise a family while spending twenty-two memorable years serving their country while stationed in various places along the east coast and Newfoundland.
Hank also did an unaccompanied tour on Okinawa and two separate combat tours of duty in Vietnam.
In July 1979, Hank would be stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska with the joint command National Emergency Airborne Command Post (NEACP). Little did they know at the time, but Hank & Charlotte would make Omaha their forever home.
Before retiring as a Lt. Col from the USMC in 1982, Hank received his Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. From there, he transitioned into a successful career as a financial planner until his retirement in September of 2005.
Hank never really retired though. Always a man of deep faith, Hank finally was able to fulfill a life-long dream of becoming a Deacon in the Episcopal Church. And, on July 5th, 2002, Hank was ordained to the Episcopal Church Diaconate. Hank would faithfully serve the church at Holy Spirit in Bellevue and at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Omaha. Hank also very much enjoyed his outreach duties at Mabel Rose Assisted Living Facility and the Eastern Nebraska Veteran's Home.
Always enjoying the finer things in life, Hank enjoyed a good joke, a slice of homemade pecan pie, a fine whiskey, and a puff on his pipe. He enjoyed gardening, travel, and was a voracious reader. He loved his dogs and enjoyed playing golf, attending Nebraska Cornhusker football games, the College World Series, and, of course, spending time with family and friends. Hank was also a proud member of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Wherever there was a crowd, Hank was usually right in the thick of it.
Hank always lived his life to the fullest. He chose to see the good in all things and truly touched the lives of many people. He understood people and knew when, and how, to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed. Until the end, Hank's life embodied the motto of his beloved Marine Corps…Semper fidelis. And, Always Faithful, he was indeed.
Preceded by:
Infant Son: David Matthews Austin
Grandson: Philip Meade
Parents: Samuel and Evelyn
Many beloved family members, friends, colleagues, and classmates
Survived by:
Wife of 59 years: Charlotte
Children: Edward (Anne), Paige Breasch (Henry J.), Brian (Brenda), and Charles "Budge" (Angie)
8 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren
Sister: Alleine Hair (Bill)
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak & Cutler
Oct 2021
Military Honors provided by United States Marine Corp Honor Guard and American Legion Post 331
VIETNAM
Henry Whipple "Hank" Austin Lt Col USMC (Ret)
If you know Hank, you know he lived life with love, laughter, and optimism.
Hank was born to Samuel and Evelyn Austin on September 2nd, 1938, at the New Brunswick Middlesex General Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He graduated from Peabody Demonstration High School in Nashville, Tennessee in June of 1956.
Upon graduation from the Citadel in June of 1960, Hank enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and subsequently graduated from Officer Candidate School in December 1960. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. and graduated from the Basic School as an Infantry Officer in Quantico, Virginia, in June of 1961.
While stationed in northern Virginia, he met the love of his life, Charlotte Small Howard, whom he married on June 23rd, 1962. Together, Hank & Charlotte would raise a family while spending twenty-two memorable years serving their country while stationed in various places along the east coast and Newfoundland.
Hank also did an unaccompanied tour on Okinawa and two separate combat tours of duty in Vietnam.
In July 1979, Hank would be stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska with the joint command National Emergency Airborne Command Post (NEACP). Little did they know at the time, but Hank & Charlotte would make Omaha their forever home.
Before retiring as a Lt. Col from the USMC in 1982, Hank received his Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. From there, he transitioned into a successful career as a financial planner until his retirement in September of 2005.
Hank never really retired though. Always a man of deep faith, Hank finally was able to fulfill a life-long dream of becoming a Deacon in the Episcopal Church. And, on July 5th, 2002, Hank was ordained to the Episcopal Church Diaconate. Hank would faithfully serve the church at Holy Spirit in Bellevue and at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Omaha. Hank also very much enjoyed his outreach duties at Mabel Rose Assisted Living Facility and the Eastern Nebraska Veteran's Home.
Always enjoying the finer things in life, Hank enjoyed a good joke, a slice of homemade pecan pie, a fine whiskey, and a puff on his pipe. He enjoyed gardening, travel, and was a voracious reader. He loved his dogs and enjoyed playing golf, attending Nebraska Cornhusker football games, the College World Series, and, of course, spending time with family and friends. Hank was also a proud member of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Wherever there was a crowd, Hank was usually right in the thick of it.
Hank always lived his life to the fullest. He chose to see the good in all things and truly touched the lives of many people. He understood people and knew when, and how, to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed. Until the end, Hank's life embodied the motto of his beloved Marine Corps…Semper fidelis. And, Always Faithful, he was indeed.
Preceded by:
Infant Son: David Matthews Austin
Grandson: Philip Meade
Parents: Samuel and Evelyn
Many beloved family members, friends, colleagues, and classmates
Survived by:
Wife of 59 years: Charlotte
Children: Edward (Anne), Paige Breasch (Henry J.), Brian (Brenda), and Charles "Budge" (Angie)
8 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren
Sister: Alleine Hair (Bill)
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak & Cutler
Oct 2021
Military Honors provided by United States Marine Corp Honor Guard and American Legion Post 331
