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Austin Sorensen Klein
1997 - 2021
Austin Sorensen Klein
1997 - 2021
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1997
DIED
2021
Austin Klein Obituary
July 1, 1997 - March 3, 2021
Kansas City, Missouri - Austin Sorensen Klein was born on July 1, 1997 in Kansas City, MO to his parents, Greg and Sue Klein. He passed from this world on March 3, 2021. He was a rambunctious kid, and enjoyed running around with his brothers and playing and creating new games to master with friends. He attended high school locally at BVNW, where his musicals and plays were always the favorite of family and friends.
Austin started college at Notre Dame, where he was a part of the Men's Glee Club. He graduated from the University of Texas-Austin and wanted to pursue a career in the Film industry.
Austin was a kind, intelligent, patient and wonderful man with a passion for literature and the arts. He sang often, even winning the 2016 KC Superstar competition, which showcased the best high school vocal talent that the KC Metro area had to offer. He inspired everyone around him to be better, to think about the difficult questions, and most importantly, to laugh.
Austin is survived by his loving parents and his adoring older brothers, Kevin and Keith, along with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. All of us love him very much.
Visitation at Mt. Moriah will be on March 12th, from 6pm to 8pm. Austin will be buried in a private ceremony on March 13. Please go to the Mt. Moriah website for more information.
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Debbie Ramirez Koch
March 1, 2023
Thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family. Thinking about you all at this time.
Sav Rodgers
May 20, 2021
Austin was an incredibly kind person who I was lucky to know. We met working on an independent film and we had talked at length about his aspirations, his dreams, and how we'd one day work together again. He was a good friend who was always willing to let me crash on his couch when I was in town. He was bright, and funny, and had impeccable taste in music. So thankful I had the chance to know him and learn from him. He will be missed.
Will Thomas
April 19, 2021
I am deeply saddened to hear of Austin's passing. He brought much joy to those around him during our time at UT Austin and Los Angeles. He will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tim and Lori McGuire
March 31, 2021
We are so sorry that Austin passed. Please accept our sincere condolences.
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Julie Bumgardner
March 20, 2021
I am so very saddened and sorry for your loss. My heart breaks deeply for you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Nicole Orrick
March 18, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this painful time. Austin was a bright light in my classroom years ago. He brought so much joy to those around him. His smile and amazing voice will be missed but not forgotten.
Nicole Orrick
Jim Pieper
March 14, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ruth Baum Bigus
March 14, 2021
SO sad to learn of Austin's passing> What a talented young man with such heart. Remember him competing in the KC SuperStar event and he was just shining. May his memory be a blessing
Peck family
March 13, 2021
Sue and family, our heart aches for Austin and your family.
We are surrounding your family with prayers of comfort and peace.
Bec, Kevin, Trevor, and Spencer
David & Elaine Gnirk
March 13, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry & Robba Moran
March 12, 2021
We are so very sorry to hear about Austin´s passing. What an outstanding young man. We are holding you and your family up in prayer today and in the days to come.
Father Tom Tank
March 12, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with Austin and you during this most painful time. May God comfort and strengthen you!
Lynne Schutte
March 10, 2021
Prayers will be lifting you and your family at this devastating time. May peace and comfort fill your hearts soon. I will always remember Austin as a great person and dental patient.
David Reynolds
March 9, 2021
Kevin & Family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It is nice to know Austin led a positive life that touched others.
Monica Ahern
March 8, 2021
Our prayers for you and all your family. We remember Austin singing down at the boys house in Fayetteville. Our deepest sympathies!
Monica and Chip
Vinson Cole
March 8, 2021
Kevin you have my deepest sympathy and it also extends to your family.
David and Nancy Scheer
March 8, 2021
Our hearts go out to our entire family on your your loss of such a fine young man.
Christy and Joe Howard
March 7, 2021
We loved Austin since before he was born. We enjoyed watching him grow, and loved his laughter, kindness and immense talents. His warm smile, the twinkle in his eyes, and his gentle soul forever remain in our hearts.
Rick and Debbie (Whited) Garr
March 7, 2021
Dear Kevin and Family,
Our hearts go out to all of you and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. It was so beautiful watching Austin perform at and win the KC Superstar competition.
Koch Family
March 7, 2021
To The Klein Family. Austin is a lovely spirit who amazed and inspired. We love you and know we are there to hold you up.
Debbie Ramirez Koch
March 7, 2021
I loved watching Austin perform and he was such a polite and delightful young man to talk too. I am very privileged to know him and his wonderful family.
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