Thomas Austin Olander, 31, of Raleigh, NC, died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at home where he lived with his mom and brother.
Austin was born on October 26, 1990, in Raleigh, to Ralph Dean Olander and Karen (Magdebuger) Olander. At an early age, he was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. In his ambition to study the ethics of artificial intelligence, he completed both a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at NCSU, and was currently enrolled in the Masters of Liberal Arts program. In 2017, Austin was selected as the outstanding Senior Student in the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Austin previously attended Sanderson High School in Raleigh.
Austin is preceded in death by his father, Ralph, and is survived by his mother, Karen, and his brother, Jeff. His life was an example of courage and love. He will be dearly missed.
A public service will be held outdoors in the Spring.