Portland, Oregon
1938 - 2017
Gene 'Geno' Robert AustinFeb. 14, 1938 - May 22, 2017 Geno passed away peacefully May 22, 2017. Born in Portland to parents Graham Austin and Pat Semler, Geno spent his entire career in the sporting goods business working for All-Sports Supply and Western Hoegee. Gene is survived by his wife of...
Read MoreGene was an authentic and sincere friend. We grew up in the Outdoor Industry together plus spending many days fishing and recreating throughout Oregon. His passing is a great loss to family and friends. Linda and I forward our condolences to Vi Ann and family members.
Sincerely - ART & LINDA SIMPSON
Art Simpson
August 14, 2020 | Friend
Hi Vianne and family: We were saddened to hear the news about Geno. He certainly was a giant in his presence and so loving to you all. We send our thoughts and prayers to you.
Susan Magnuson
June 01, 2017
Geno's mother, Bertha, was my Godmother. My contacts with him over the years were few, but I always had good memories of a warm and decent person, and someone I had
alot of respect for. Our condolences to Vi Ann and family.
Tom and Ellen Kelley
Tom Kelley
May 31, 2017 | Green Valley, AZ
I had known "Geno" for many, many years before I started working at All Sports and we had a lot of joyous times together both business and pleasure. I only regret not having made contact with him sooner for his weekly brunch meetings with long time friends Ron Sovinc and Tom Posey.
Keep a "Tight Line" Geno, I'll see you on the other side!!
Bud Hartman
May 31, 2017 | Portland, OR
Geno will be SO missed by the Clark family--he has been a forever and true friend to my dad, Ken--and for that, we are so grateful. I can still hear Geno's deep chuckle and laugh. Many many great memories. Our deepest condolences to you, ViAnn and family. Much love, Krista
Krista Clark Peterson
May 31, 2017 | Portland, OR
I was in North Carolina when I got the news of Geno passing away. I have known him for over 45 years. I do know what you are going through ViAnn. Pat and I always enjoyed our dinners together and I will miss that. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Dennis Digman
May 31, 2017 | Portland, OR
Geno's outgoing personality and laugh made working with him at All Sports a fun adventure.
Ralph Hunt
May 30, 2017 | Boring, OR
Our condolences to Gene's family and friends. The Lincoln High School Class of 1956, Portland, OR.
May 30, 2017
The Borger family was deeply saddened to learn of Geno's passing. Geno was one of a kind and was always very good to the Borger's, personally and business wise.
Personally, I have great memories of baseball days past. Geno was a great coach. Also, Geno helped me greatly learn the sporting good ropes while he was at All-Sports. I am grateful for that. He will be missed.
Mike Borger
May 30, 2017 | Hillsboro, OR
