Obituaries » Mr. Maurice Leon Austin
Mr. Maurice Leon Austin
May 25, 1932 - April 11, 2015
Maurice Austin, 82, of Polk City, died on April 11, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, in Des Moines.
A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Memorial Services of Iowa funeral home (4208 N Ankeny Blvd)
Maurice was born in Albany, MO May 25, 1932 to Carl and Mildred (Miller) Austin. The family moved to Polk City in 1945. Maurice worked at Armstrong Tire as a tire builder for 36 years. He retired to do what he loved most, work outside and help others.Maurice and Jolene had just celebrated 47 years of marriage. For 12 years, Maurice and Jolene spent the winters in Mission, Texas where they made many dear friends, who are too numerous to mention.
He is survived by his wife, Jolene, son, Jeff Austin (Dan Peitzman) of Fort Worth, TX, daughter, Michelle Creese, of Woodward, IA, sisters, Lela Austin, and Jean McIntosh (John), both of Polk City, IA, and several nieces and nephews.
Maurice was preceded in death by his parents.