Dateline-Boscobel/Bloomington
Gregory "Greg" K. Austin age, 66 of Bloomington and formerly of Boscobel, passed away on Sunday August 19, 2012 at his home in Bloomington. He was born on November 14, 1945 in Boscobel Wisconsin.  The son of Edwin and Betty Ann (Brown) Austin. Greg worked for the Grant County Highway Department for 28 years  as a patrolman.Greg Graduated from Boscobel High School  in 1963.  He was a league bowler and enjoyed softball, he also loved to shoot pool, watching news, Brewers, Badgers and Packers.  He loved his family. He also enjoyed completing crossword and Sudoku puzzles. He always enjoyed each summer going to the Lancaster Community Band concerts where Marissa and her husband Brian played. He was a regular at Ma's Bakery in Bloomington.He is survived by a daughter Marissa (Brian) Hoehne of Dodgeville. A sister Darcy (Doug) Post of Boscobel. A brother Chad (Jill) Austin of Medford Wisconsin. An  Aunt and "God Mother" Bonnie McGuine of Sauk City Wisconsin. A brother in Law Jerry (Linda) Van Meter of Escondido Ca. Several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Betty Ann Austin along with a sister Cheryll  Van Meter.
According to Greg's wishes a private family graveside Service will be held. Memorials may be given to St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel or to a charity of your choice in Greg's name. A Celebration of Life Gathering for family and friends  will be held at the Boscobel VFW Club on Sunday September 2, 2012 from 1:00-3:30 P.M.  The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel is assisting the family.  On line condolence can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com

Charitable donations may be made in Gregory's memory to the following organization: