Delaware, Ohio
Austin Michael Abraham Austin, passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2016 in Decatur, Georgia, where he was a student at Emory University. Michael was born in Columbus, Ohio, on June 8, 1990, to John Austin and Marcy Rodgers. He was a 2009 graduate of Rutherford B. Hayes High School and also...
Read More"What would Michael do?" is something I say to myself often. You live on in our memories. May there be good coffee and immaculate vibes wherever you're at (and will be).
Anya
June 19, 2025 | Friend
Dear Marci, John, Rick and Patty, This remembrance just came up in my email this morning. I want you to know I think of Michael many times throughout the year, especially when I have a new 6th grader who is so excited to start the saxophone! Michael is one of those students I will never forget. His excitement for music, his kindness and compassion are traits I will hold dear to my heart. Just know I think of all of you when his memory pops up in my mind. As I look to retire soon, your son...
Anne Brandyberry
November 09, 2023 | School
This week I met with Seleshi Asfaw of ETSS and we remembered Michael fondly. He was a kind and intelligent person who stood up for the disadvantaged. Michael's legacy remains in our memories and in the scholarship in his name at ETSS.
Andy Carlson
November 09, 2021
Rick and Marcy,
Bill and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sure he enriched the world in so many more ways than can be listed. God bless you and both your families.
Laura and Bill Antoniak
Laura Antoniak
December 08, 2016 | Columbus, OH
Shocked,saddened and stunned are only a few of the words we felt when we heard about Michael. He always had that ear to ear wide smile. All the times he was at church standing side by side our kiddoes...We never expected this. Prayers for all who loved and will miss this wonderful young man. His memory will always be treasured.
The Mergler Family
December 06, 2016 | Delaware, OH
Marcy, Rick,, John, Patty, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Michael was a super person. There are not enough words to say how sorry i am. Thinking of you.
Marcia Jones
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December 06, 2016
Dear Ms. Austin - or Ms. Rodgers as I knew you,
I am so sorry to hear if this loss. When I saw the post from a friend back in Delaware and noted the last name, I clicked the link hoping to find that this young man was not related to my favorite high school Spanish teacher despite the last name being the same. My heart goes out to you. I wish I could have connected with you in some other way, and yet I'm grateful to be able to pass along my sympathy and well wishes. Prayers for you and...
Jakki Kerr Kolzow
December 05, 2016 | Mesa, AZ
It was a shocking and sad moment when we heard the passing of the young and energetic Michel, as we usually call him. Without any exaggeration, he was an active, cooperative, easy-going, friendly, hard-working and was a good example for all of us. KDP had benefited a lot from him. We would not forget his active involvement and support during the field work. He walked up and down in the terrain of Kossoye, to visit houses for the diffusion of V.G. It is hard to forget his multi-purpose...
Amsalu Feleke
December 05, 2016 | Gondar, Ethiopia
Rick, Marcy and family,
So sorry for you loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Luther and Nikki
December 01, 2016