Robert Malcolm Austin

April 2, 1946 - June 13, 2019

Robert Malcolm Austin 73 of Grand Ledge, Michigan; a loving husband, father, brother and friend went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2019.Robb was born April 2, 1946 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Robert and Frances (Huyser) Austin. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1964. Robb was self-employed through Acme Sliding Door and then Countryside in Dewitt. Robb enjoyed playing cards and games with family and friends! He enjoyed traveling across the world over the years, highlights being the Holy Land and trips out West with his family. He loved to spend time with people and could sit and talk for hours. Robb was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, his parents and niece, Becky Welch. He is survived by his son, Chris Austin and daughter, Kacy (Dan) Goeckel; grandchildren, SGT. Robert Austin USMC, MacKenzie Austin, Darragh and Regan Goeckel; sister, Janis Boling and Cindy Cheger; brother, Rick (Karen) Blevins along with nephews, John Nyboer and Robert Boling. A Celebration of Robb’s life will be held Friday, June 28, 2019, 12:00 p.m. at the Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E. Bridge Street, Portland, MI 48875 with The Reverend Tish Bowman, officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 10:30 until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to No More Sidelines of Central Michigan, 4334 N. Wacousta Road, Fowler, Michigan 48835 (http://www.nmscentralmi.com/index.php). Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.