Austin Thomas Bohn

Austin Thomas Bohn Passed away on May 2, 2020 in Milwaukee, WI at the age of 24. Austin was the beloved son of Tom and Kathy (Purcell) Bohn, brother of Caitlyn (Bohn) Corning, and brother-in-law of Jake Corning. Austin was born on May 3, 1995 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee Wisconsin. He graduated from Franklin High School in 2013 and Marquette University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences. He enjoyed many sports including tennis, volleyball, baseball, and soccer. Austin was consistently inspired by the great outdoors. He had a passion for knowledge and learning that extended well beyond the classroom and even taught himself to play the guitar. He was a great humanitarian and took multiple service trips to support people in need in New Orleans, El Salvador, and in his own home of Milwaukee. He will always be remembered as a thoughtful, brilliant, caring young man who is so very loved by so many. He is preceded in death by his Grandparents Marian and Robert (Jim) Bohn, Grandpa Gerald Purcell, and Step-Grandpa Richard Rupnow. He is further survived by his Grandma Sylvia (Purcell) Rupnow and Step-Grandma Nancy Loos and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Roots Recovery Houses in Milwaukee, WI. Checks can be made payable to: Roots Recovery Houses PO Box 1855 Shorewood, WI 53211 or online at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/roots-recovery-donation-in-memory-of-austin-bohn?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&pc_code=fb_co_dashboard_a&rcid=c89c35b2524a4cebbc3bb74a7d11f5b2 A memorial service to celebrate Austin's life will be held at Grant Park (100 Hawthorne Ave., Park Picnic Area 5A in South Milwaukee, WI 53172 ) on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 1 PM. Following the service food and refreshments will be served. All are welcome to gather for food and fellowship even if you can't make the service. Please wear your mask and social distance.