Austin Cole Wittig, 23, of Bremond, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. A memorial service celebrating his life is set for 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Franklin United Methodist Church, 100 W Decherd St., Franklin, TX 77856. Immediately following the service there will be a luncheon where stories of remembrance are encouraged. Cremation services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan College Station.
Austin was born March 2, 1994, in San Antonio, Texas to Vernon and Teresa Wittig. He grew up in Pleasanton, Texas, until his family moved to Bremond, Texas. Austin graduated from Bremond High School in 2012. He then attended Texas State Tech College, where he studied Electrical Engineering. He was employed by Britt Rice Electric, L.P. He helped his father and mother on the family ranch. He enjoyed playing board games, computer gaming, dungeons and dragons, and dominoes with his friends. He flew kites and did origami.
He is survived by his parents Vernon and Teresa Wittig of Franklin, TX; two brothers, Kyle Wittig of Franklin, TX and Shawn Wittig of Pflugerville, TX; grandparents, Gilbert and Maydell Wittig of Calvert, TX; Aunts, Donna Weller and Teresa Regin; uncles, Craig Wittig and Keith Wittig, their spouses and children; great-aunts, Bonnie Hill of Deer Park and Annie Gaudin of Bryan. Numerous cousins and family from his mother’s Baxter side and from his father’s Wittig and Welch side.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church of Franklin, 105 E. Decherd St., Franklin, TX 77856.
Our prayers to your family.
Teresa, Vernon and boys, you are in my prayers and in the loving arms of the Lord.. johnnie goetzel
I ask that the Lord hold you in his arms – and hold your hands to guide you. I love you..
I ask that the Lord hold you in his arms – and hold your hands to guide you. I love you.
From his crew at Britt rice electric he was a good friend n co-worker. He will be miss by many.
I pray that God will give you His peace and love at this difficult time. God will never forsake you. His promises are true.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, deepest condolences.