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Oct 23, 2001 - Nov 26, 2025
I just want to say that Austin sweetie you will be Forever LOVED and Forever missed.
Belinda Vanhoy
December 03, 2025 | Salisbury, NC | Grandparent
Austin was one of “my boys,” and I’ll always see him that way. He spent so many years running around with my son Dylan, and even after everyone grew up and life pulled them in different directions, our love for him never went anywhere. Losing him like this it hurts in a way that words barely touch. The pain is real, and our hearts are with his family and everyone who’s grieving him.
We watched Austin grow into an incredible athlete — tough on the wrestling mat, fearless on the...
Kimberley Scheuerman
December 03, 2025 | Portage, IN | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Our deepest condolences to Terry, Jennifer and family
CHERYL Hansort
December 02, 2025 | FL | Family
You always knew how to brighten a room, and you will be dearly missed.
December 01, 2025
You are the joy of your parents lives. You are both of their first born. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Heidi
December 01, 2025
Austin Matthew Palmateer, age 24, passed away suddenly Wednesday November 26, 2025, the tragic result of a car accident. Austin was born October 23, 2001, in Valparaiso, Indiana to Terry and Jennifer (Richardson) Palmateer, Jr. He worked as a cook at Coopers Hawk Restaurant. Austin was a lifelong...
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