Date Of Birth: April 13, 1926
Date Of Death: November 26, 2010
Marvin J. Austin, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away November 26, 2010. He was born in Frankfort, Indiana on April 13, 1926 to the late Harvey D. and Sarah S. Skiles Austin. Marvin was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Church, attended Delphi High School, and was inducted into the United States Army at the Court House in Delphi, Indiana on August 26, 1944. A proud member of Company E, 378th Infantry Regiment of the 95th Infantry, Marvin was one of the “Iron Men of Metz.� He was a life member of the VFW, Post 9383 in Delphi, Indiana, a fifty-year member of I.B.E.W. Local 481, and a former member of West Morris Street Free Methodist Church. He was the Boy Scout Master of Troop 401 for 20 years and drove one of the church’s Sunday school buses for 18 years.
Marvin is survived by his wife of 31 years, Margaret Spence Austin; daughters Judith Ann (Frank) Casey and Jennie (Jeff) Bick; grandsons Philip (Charity) Karnes, David Karnes, Jeffrey (Stacey) Bick, and step-grandson Benjamin Casey; great-grandchildren, Steven Karnes, Tikvah Karnes, and Maria Bick. Marvin was preceded in death by wife, Katherine Ruth (Croas); brothers, Clarence Roberts and Lawrence Austin; daughter, Cathy Austin; and son-in-law, Thomas Karnes.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 28 from 2-4pm at West Morris St. Free Methodist Church with service to follow at 4pm.
An additional visitation will be held on Monday, November 29 from 9:30-11:30am at Middlefork Old Order German Baptist Church with service to follow at 11:30am. Graveside service with Honors will follow at Middlefork Cemetery. Friends may sign his online guestbook at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
Linda VanValin says
Jennie and Jeff, We are praying for you guys during these days. I pray that God will hold you close and sustain you in the weeks and months to come. We love you both!
Beth Simcoe and Gary Kilgore says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these days, and we pray for God’s special peace and comfort. Margaret, we always appreciated Marvin’s and your care to plant flowers in front and around the West Morris Street FM church over the years! Jennie and Judy, we are aware of the loss you are feeling as well, but we know the peace that comes knowing that your Dad is with Jesus.
DeEtte Haltom Alexander says
I am so sorry about your Dad, but we know where he is at. We know he is up there with your Mom. They are in a better place then we are. I have so many good memories of them, they were wonderful. They were always there for me, God bless them. Love you all, wish I was there for you all. love, DeEtte
ReeneSurface says
Jennie,
I am so sorry that your father has passed on from his family on earth. It is truly a terrible loss for you. I pray that you have a lifetime of happy memories of your dad, mom, and sisters together. Life is precious and so very short…it seems just a few years ago we were all young, and blessed with health.
I am sorry I was unable to come to the viewing. I didn’t check the facebook notice and haven’t read the paper, so I was unprepared…I guess I just thought it would be on Monday. I am here for you, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Sending my love, hugs, and prayers,
Reene Surface
Mike and Rosanne Lair says
Margaret, Please know that we are very sad we were unable to attend the services for Marvin. He was a blessed man and we are very glad you were able to be together for 31 great years. It seems as though that watch he gave you years ago finally quit ticking! We will miss Marvin greatly and wish you the best in healing. May God Bless you always. Mike and Rosanne and the boys.
Joseph and Beverly Austin says
Dear Margaret and family, Our hearts have been with you since Albert let us know Marvin was in the hospital. You know that we could not come but we think of you all at this time. Joe and Bev