Austin David Burcham

Austin David Burcham, age 26 of Newcastle, Nebraska, passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident on February 24, 2026. Though his time on earth was too short, the impact Austin made on those around him will be felt for a lifetime.

Funeral Services will be on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Faith Lutheran Church in Maskell, Nebraska with the Rev. Chad Beckius officiating. Burial will be at the Maskell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington, Nebraska. Visitation will continue on Monday, at Faith Lutheran Church, one hour prior to services.

In honor of Austin’s love for the Cedar County Fair, the family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be designated to the Cedar County Fair in Hartington, Nebraska.

Pallbearers will be Austin’s cousins: Dr. Jacob Geis, Robert Sorensen, Joseph Geis, Dylan Rasmussen, Andrew Beckius, and Caleb Beckius.

Austin was born in Topeka, Kansas, on December 5, 1999. On August 7, 2005, he joined the home of David and Linda Burcham. While growing up, he participated in 4-H and showed horses at the Cedar County Fair. He attended school in Wynot and graduated from Hartington in 2019 where he was involved in FFA. He interned that summer with NDOT before starting a job at Carhart Lumber Company in Hartington where he worked until his passing.

Austin was a beloved soul with a heart of gold. He was known for his loving heart, his strong work ethic, and the smile he seemed to wear wherever he went. Austin had a way of making people feel welcome, and he brought happiness to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was the kind of person who would drop everything to help someone in need. There was truly nothing he wouldn’t do for a friend, a neighbor, or even a stranger. His kindness was genuine, his compassion was constant, and his presence was a gift. Austin was an avid Vikings and Husker football fan and enjoyed hunting, working with his horses, playing cards with family, and assembling puzzles. He was most proud of being an uncle and found joy in spending time with his cousins.

Austin was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church, where his faith was an important part of his life and who he was. He found joy in God’s creation, especially in the time he spent with his beloved horse Charlie and dog Macy. Whether he was outdoors, at work, or surrounded by family and friends, Austin lived with a full heart.

Austin is survived by his father, David Burcham of Newcastle, Nebraska and mother, Linda Burcham of Hudson, Iowa; siblings: Daniel (Centenary) Alfrey of Wathena, Kansas; Heather Burcham of Plymouth, Wisconsin, and Zach Burcham of Lawton, Iowa; grandmother, Marlene Beenken of Hudson, Iowa; nephews: Cooper Hanson and Jaxon Velazquez; nieces: Esmeralda and Ava Burcham, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and all who were blessed to know him.

He is preceded in death by his Papa and Grandma, Robert “Bob” and Ivadell Burcham; grandfather, George Beenken; aunt, Tammie Rasmussen, and cousins: Amanda Rasmussen, Liam Fitzwater, and Nick Hagen.