Austin Straight

Austin K. Straight, age 82 years, of Hillsboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at the Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

He was born on April 25, 1927 to Alvan and Emma (Thompson) Straight in the Town of Hillsboro.  He worked the family farm for many years prior to moving into Hillsboro, then helped mowing lawn and shoveling snow for many people.  Austin also served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include his sister, Janet Postel of Hillsboro; sister-in-law, Joan Straight Lowrey; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Mary Filter and daughter, Judy (John) Anderson.  He was preceded in death by his Parents and a brother, Clinton Straight.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro, with Rev. Alan Tripp officiating.  Burial with military rites will be at the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Hillsboro.  Friends may call at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.