Austin Michael Hermann, a 21-year-old male from Quincy, Illinois, tragically passed away on March 23, 2014. He was found with a single gunshot wound on the porch of a home at 3333 South 24th Street in Quincy. The Adams County coroner pronounced him dead at 5:57 a.m. on that Sunday morning. An autopsy was scheduled to be performed the following day to determine the exact cause of death.
Austin was born on December 9, 1992, in Quincy, to parents John and Christine Brown Hermann. He was a 2010 graduate of Quincy High School and worked at Titan Wheel as an assemblyman. Recently, he had started taking classes at John Wood Community College. Austin was known for his love of reading, animals, and writing comic strips. He was also skilled at playing the guitar and computers, and enjoyed spending time outdoors and with friends.
The investigation into Austin's death revealed that he had been shot, leading to a murder investigation. However, there is no detailed information available about any arrests, suspects, or litigations related to his death. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identity of the perpetrator remain unclear.
Austin's death was a significant loss to his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, John Hermann and Christine Hermann, his brother Scott Hermann, and step-sisters Ashley Knight and Calley Hanlin. His maternal grandparents, Jerry and Rose Ann Brown, also survive him, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Austin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Claudine Hermann.
Funeral services for Austin were held on March 28, 2014, at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. He was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery. The community mourned the loss of a young man who was known for his big heart and friendly nature.
