G. Kay Austin, 85 of Wooster passed away Tuesday October 20, 2026. He was born June 26, 1941 in

Wayne County the son of Gail Jr. and Mary Ewing Austin. Kay was a 1961 graduate of Shreve

High School. He worked for American Augers for 20 years, owned and operated Austin Disposal for

another 20 years and owned the Austin Country Store, also known as Funk Country Mall.

Kay and Phyllis loved to travel on their motorcycle, having visited every state in the continental U.S.

He also enjoyed woodworking and was an avid snowmobiler.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Smith Austin, to whom he was married September 1, 1961, a son,

Mike (Sheila) Austin, a daughter, Mary Jo (George) Starr, 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandsons and his

sister, Janey Bone.

He was preceded in death by his son-in-law George Starr and his parents.

There will be no services at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jeromesville Fire Department P.O. Box 102 Jeromesville,

OH 44840 or to the Ohio Health Hospice House 800 McConnell Drive Columbus, OH 43214.