Gary Thomas Austerman, Born December 5, 1942, in Buckner, Missouri, to Milford and Louise Austermann of Levasy, Missouri. Gary passed away at the age of 81. He was the youngest brother of Charles Ross Austermann (deceased) of St. James and Troy, Missouri, and Peggy Sue Cox of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gary graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1960 and went on to work at Burns & McDonnell for 43 years in civil engineering.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Marina Austerman of the home and their three children: Tim Austerman of Port St. Joe, Florida; Amy and Heath Parker of Auburn, Alabama; and Brian and Miranda Austerman of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild: Mary Patrick (31), Nick Armes (26), Hayden Parker (24), Kharis Markle (22), Hali Parker (22), Kali Austerman (20), Hattie Parker (18), Hiatt Parker (17), Kenzie Austerman (12), Allison Landstra (11), Flora B. Austerman (4), Maggie Austerman (2), and Myles Patrick (2 months).
A funeral service will be held at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, Missouri, on Wednesday, December 4th. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. with the service following immediately afterward. Burial at Pleasant Prairie Cemetery.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home Oak Grove, MO 64075 816-690-4441