Donald Eugene Austin, 89, of Mattawan, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at White Oaks Assisted Living, Lawton. He was born April 30, 1931, in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Edgar Charles Austin and Morgie Violet (Glidden) Austin.
Don served in the Army as a guard in Alamogordo, NM. He retired from the Millwright Union 1102 in 2009 and was known as “Polka Dot” by his many friends.
Don is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carla (Enzian) Austin; two daughters, Marcie (Paul) Dunn and Julie Lawley; three sons, Steven Austin, Edward Austin and Owen Austin; two brothers, Randy Austin, and Jack Austin; along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his son, Robert Austin; and his brother, Dale Austin.
Services were held Dec. 1, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan, with Pastor BJ Luce officiating. Military honors were presented by the American Legion McGowen-Johnson Post
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