John R. Austin Jr., 66, died Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
John was born on October 21, 1958 to John Sr and Edith (Streiff) Austin in Rochester, MN. He married Dawn on September 26, 1981 in Eyota, MN.
John enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with family, friends, grandchildren, and his sidekick Harley.
John is survived by his wife, Dawn; children, Lacey (Ryan) Klassen of Plainview, MN and Amber (Charlie) Behrens of Rochester, MN; step-children, Chad Getschmann of Eyota, MN and Eric Getschmann of Elgin, MN; sisters, Cindy (Rick) Horn and Tammy (Terry) Wendt; grandchildren, Morgan, Mallary, Jordan, Caleb, Grant, Reid, Holden, Grace; and great grandchild, Raelynn.
John was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents.
A celebration of life will be from 1-4pm on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Eagles Club, Rochester, MN,
Memories and condolences of John may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
Sorry for your loss Dawn and all the family… thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Johnny took me deer hunting as I’ve never done it before couple years later I got a trophy buck he was so jealous and he never got a bigger one than I did. Good luck upstairs Jon.
So sorry for your loss, Dawn & family. Wishing every one of you peace and comfort during this time. Hugs to all.