Robert Austin

Robert Roy Austin, age 80, of Morrill, Nebraska passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel with pastor Jeff Banks officiating. A graveside inurnment will occur at Forest Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established to Regional West Hospice and Shriners Hospital for Children. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dugankramer.com for the Austin family.

Roy was born September 12th, 1941, at Morrill, Nebraska to Herbert and Hannah Austin. He married Carolyn Broadbent on February 13th, 1960, and they made their home northwest of Morrill and later in the Village of Morrill. He was involved in the Morrill Scout Troop 97 for over 40 years, served on the Drainage Board for many years, and was a member of the Good Sam's camping group, The Wagon Wheels. He enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, and playing games. In later years, he enjoyed woodworking. Most important to him was spending time with family. He worked hard all his life as a farmer, rancher, and on the dairy. He also had a tire shop in Morrill in his later years.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn, of 62 years; sons, Jerry of Gering, Tod (Connie) of Morrill, and Randy (Tanya) of Torrington; daughters, Kim Blome of Mitchell and Julie (Nick) Harms of Gering; 10 grandkids; and 6 great-grandkids.

Preceding him in death were his parents; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Iris Broadbent; siblings, Bill and Doris; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephews.