American Veteran 01

Dennis K Austin

March 8, 1946 ~ December 16, 2022 (age 76) 76 Years Old
Read more about the life story of Dennis and share your memory.    
Obituary Image

Obituary

Dennis K. Austin, 76, passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital with his wife and children at his side.

Dennis was a kind and gentle man, and a devoted husband to his wife, Susan, of over 55 years. Dennis beamed with pride every time he spoke of his wife, two children, seven grandchildren or his 3 great grandchildren.

Born March 8, 1946 to the late Grant K. and Josephine M. Austin, Dennis was the oldest of 6 children.

Dennis graduated Scotia-Glenville High School in 1965, and enlisted in the US Navy where he attended radioman school. He bravely fought for our country in the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged Dennis worked as a machinist at General Electric for 38 years, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed fishing, hunting at his camp "Shanty Brook", camping in the Adirondacks and cooking. Dennis was a member of the National VFW, was a Paul Harris Fellow and major donor of The Rotary Foundation, and a social member of the Beukendaal Fire Department where he spent countless hours cooking meals for the firefighters.

Dennis was pre-deceased by his parents, Grant and Josephine Austin, and his brother, Wayne Austin (Susan M.). He is survived by his wife, Susan A. Austin, his children Stephen K. Austin (Kristy Noble) and Jennifer A. McPhail (Jeffrey); his seven grandchildren, Lindsey McPhail Anthony Auspelmyer (Rebecca), Cody Austin, Bryce Austin (Annie), Josie McPhail, Cheyanne Zullo (Austin) and Savannah Austin; and his three great grandchildren, Sophia Austin, André Auspelmyer and Jaxon Auspelmyer. Dennis is also survived by his four sisters, Leslie Griffiths, Deborah McGregor, Rebecca Dashnaw (Gary) and Roxanne Hughes Dargie along with several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be at Bekkering Ellis Funeral Home, 1 Mohawk Avenue, Scotia, on Monday, December 19, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A short service will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. with burial at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, open to all who wish to attend.

In lieu of flowers we ask that any donations be made in memory of Dennis to the Beukendaal Fire Department, 501 Sacandaga Rd, Scotia, NY 12302.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dennis K Austin, please visit our floral store.


Services

Visitation
Monday
December 19, 2022

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bekkering Ellis Funeral Home Inc.
1 Mohawk Ave
Scotia, NY 12302

Funeral Service
Tuesday
December 20, 2022

10:00 AM
Bekkering Ellis Funeral Home Inc.
1 Mohawk Ave
Scotia, NY 12302

Interment following funeral service
Tuesday
December 20, 2022

Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event
profile

In Loving Memory Of

Dennis Austin

March 8, 1946-December 16, 2022




Look inside to read what others
have shared

Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.   


Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event

profile

In Loving Memory Of

Dennis Austin

March 8, 1946-December 16, 2022




Look inside to read what others have shared


Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.   


Donations

Beukendaal Volunteer Fire Department
501 Sacandaga Rd, Glenville NY 12302
Tel: 1-518-377-1788
Web: http://beukendallfd.com

SHARE OBITUARY

© 2023 Bekkering Ellis Funeral Home Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility