Austin W. Brown

Austin Walter Brown, 27, of Fort Dodge passed away unexpectedly Saturday September 21, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be on Friday, September 27th at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Brian Feller officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at with a Rosary at 3:45 PM all at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. Austin was born August 27, 1992 in Fort Dodge to Matthew and Cindy Brown. He was our loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. We are aware Austin was many things to many people. If you didn't get to experience the Austin we love, there are a few things we would like you to know... If you don't know our Austin, you don't know that he absolutely loved to hunt and fish. He would tell you some of his best memories were in a duck boat with his dad or winning the biggest walleye at MAGWEED 2007 on his favorite bait, a jig and minnow. You wouldn't know that he was an amazing musician that played some pretty sweet guitar, even teaching his niece a few chords. You don't know that he was wicked smart, pursuing English as a college major and reading more books than we could count. You also don't know that he was capable of so many things and loved bigger than anyone else we have met. His infectious smile and amazing laugh could light up a room. We have been told over and over how respectful, kind, and polite he was. Austin was everyone's friend and even dubbed "the Mayor" for more than a few years due to his ability to talk to anyone - and usually charm them into getting his way. This kid LOVED food. He taught himself how to cook, because in his own words, "I can't live on eggs alone!" But, the most important truth that you need to know is Austin had a family that loved him beyond measure. A heartbroken family that is left wishing for more days together. Austin will forever be missed by his mom and dad, of Fort Dodge, sisters, Danielle Brown of Panora and Allison Brown of Fort Dodge, niece Jaycie Maschino of Panora, girlfriend Franchessca Petraline and her sons Kaige and Blayde, all of Des Moines. Also left behind are his grandparents Verdean and Lorna Blumeyer of Sheldon and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Walter and Noreen Brown, Darlene Blumeyer, Aunt and Uncle Pam and Ade VanDerLinden, Uncle Kevin Brown, Great Uncle John Blumeyer, his faithful hunting pal Val, and several good friends. Austin was able to attend his first Iowa Hawkeye football game at the beginning of September with his sisters and Jaycie. He was in awe of the WAVE. He loved kids, and they loved him. Because of this his family requests that all memorials be directed to the University of Iowa Children's Hospital. Our hearts will never be the same without you, Austin, but you struggle no more. We all love you so incredibly much. #KnollcrestGangForLife. Memorials may be left to the University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City. Rosary Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 3:45 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Visitation Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Funeral Mass Fri, Sep 27, 2019 at 10:30 am Sacred Heart Church 211 S 13th St Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501