Austin Samanns

On Saturday, July 13,2019 Austin John Samanns, age 69, loving husband, dad, and pa paw, fell asleep and woke up in the presence of the Lord. He served his country, Savior, and others with such passion.
He graduated from Reitz High School, served in the National Guard, and graduated from IVY Tech. He retired from Vectren after 38 years with his last 12 years being a production supervisor at AB Brown Power Plant in Evansville, IN. Austin was a jack of all trades and a master of most.
He lived in Marion, KY with his wife Marilyn of 47 years, and son Jason where they were involved with Life in Christ Church there.
Prior to living in Marion, Austin and his wife lived in Newburgh, IN for many years and attended Abundant Life Community Church where they worked with Kid’s Camps, Junior Bible Quiz, and ALCC Chicken Suppers where people came from all over the Tri-State area to enjoy.
Austin was preceded in death by his mother June Kenley (Sturgis, KY).
Surviving are his wife Marilyn, son Jason Samanns (Marion, KY), and grandson David (Morrison, CO), brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jerry and Judy Snyder (MN), brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ron and Martine Deer (FL), sister-in-law Mikki Snyder (UT), and many nieces and nephews.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be at Life in Christ Church, 2925 US Highway 641, Marion, KY Tuesday July 16, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be Wednesday July 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Rev. Chris McDonald to officiate.
In leu of flowers, contributions can be made to:
Life in Christ Church building fund and/or Merle M. Mahr Cancer Center, 900 Hospital Dr., Madisonville, KY 42431.