Scott D. Austin

NORFOLK -- Memorial service for Scott D. Austin, 69 of Norfolk, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Officiating the service will be Rev. Gordon Braun. Private family inurnment will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Norfolk. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Friday also at Stonacek Funeral Chapel. The service will be live-streamed on the Stonacek Funeral Chapel website at https://www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Scott-Austin-6/#!/PhotosVideos. Scott passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk surrounded by his loved ones. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Scott Douglas Austin, son of Donald and Betty (Arrison) Austin, was born March 21, 1954 in Tilden, NE. He was baptized at the Meadow Grove Methodist Church. Scott attended Mount Hope School and then Meadow Grove Public Schools until he moved to Norfolk, NE where he attended Washington Elementary and Norfolk Junior High. He graduated from Norfolk Senior High School with the class of 1972. On May 31st, 1975 he was married to Roxie Dahlheim at the First United Methodist Church where they were both members in Norfolk. The couple were blessed with two children, Shane and Aubrey. Scott worked at Gerhold Redi Mix until starting his 35-year career with Nucor Steel and was a great provider to his family. From an early age Scott loved taking things apart and putting them back together to see how they worked. This started his love for building and working on cars. His fondest memory was building his soap box derby cars with his grandpa. It was also at this time that his passion for racing began, and you would find him on each Memorial Day listening to the Indy 500 with his grandpa. He bought his first car, a 1957 Chevy Bel Air and worked on it up until he turned 16. Many cars were collected and restored by his own hands in the years to follow including a 1967 Nova SS, a 1967 Nova Station Wagon and most recently a 2023 Chevy Corvette. Scott would spend many weekends viewing all things racing but NASCAR was his favorite. Scott loved his family and friends most of all. You could find Scott and Roxie attending many cars shows, going to Nova Nationals and "cruising " through life. He enjoyed watching his children excel in all their extracurricular activities. He was very proud of their achievements and spoke highly of them. Scott could walk into a room full of strangers and leave making lifelong friends. He was the life of the party, and everyone was guaranteed to have the best time in his presence. You could always count on him to tell you a great story, a funny joke but most importantly life lessons. The family requests Scott's car buddies to drive their classic cars to honor him with a final ride and pay respects to their beloved friend. Scott is survived by his wife of 48 years, Roxie Austin of Norfolk; son, Shane (Julie) Austin of Albion, NE and daughter Aubrey (Jeff) Foley of Bennington, NE along with grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents Donald and Betty, grandparents, and in laws. Pall bearers will be Bill Wind, Bob Pratt, Gene Timperley, Dick Hoff, Larry Classen, and Dan Moore. Honorary pall bearers will be Scott’s nieces and nephews. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com. "Don't give up. Don't ever give up."

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Scott D. Austin

March 21, 1954 - February 24, 2024