Austin Ryan Colligan
DeWitt, Michigan
Born on June 27, 1997, and passed away on June 13, 2026, at the age of 28. He is already deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Austin is survived by his loving mother, Carrie Kellogg (Lonnie), sister, Anna Martiny (Brad), brother, Ben Dawson (Jennifer), his aunts and uncles, Kristen Stewart, Scott Napier (Renatta) and Robbie Napier (Martina), his loving father, Paul Colligan (Jennifer); his siblings, Samantha Platte (Hayden), Christina Kaspar (Sean), and Nolan, and his aunts and uncles, Pam Loch (Dan) and Norm VanAlstine (Tracy), all of whom held a special place in his heart.
Austin loved his grandparents, Bob and Sharon Napier and Paul and Rosie (Lola) Colligan (deceased). He deeply cherished his nieces and nephews, Harper, Hadlee, Hyatt, Jackson and Olivia; Landon, Gavin, Oliver, Stevie and Harpy.
Austin was a proud graduate of Western Michigan University (WMU), where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. Like his father, Austin was also an esteemed member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He was currently enrolled at Wayne State University working toward a masters degree in Automotive Supply Chain Management.
Austin had a love for Manchester United F.C., country music, and college sports; preferably WMU and University of Michigan. His love for Boston began during a trip when he was 12 years old which led to his loyalty to the Boston Celtics, Red Sox, and New England Patriots.
With his dry sense of humor, Austin could get the toughest of frowns to crack a smile. In his own pursuit for adventure and thrills, Austin found his perfect role at Penske that allowed him to extensively travel the United States and Mexico– racking up all the air and hotel points were a bonus. Austin was passionate about soccer, waking up at all hours of the day to cheer his team on and then in turn, shared this passion with everyone around him who would listen. He was self-disciplined in everything he did including waking up at 4:00 a.m. to lift weights at the gym, always pushing himself to go a little bit further. Austin adored our country and his unwavering patriotism will forever ring loud and free.
Please know that Austin loved all of you; just as much as you loved him.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June23, 2026, at South Church of the Nazarene, 401 W. Holmes Rd., Lansing, MI 48910. The family will receive friends at the church, on Tuesday, from 11:00 a.m. until the service starts at 1:00 p.m. The family would like you to join them for a luncheon, at the Church, immediately following the service.
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Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in loving memory of Austin, to the DeWitt Futbol Club. Checks can be made out to DeWitt Futbol Club, 3824 Glade Way, Lansing, MI 48906.
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Vicky Lorencen
June 16, 2026 at 10:03 amOh, Carrie. My heart goes out to you and your entire family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Such a devastating, irreplaceable loss. Please find shelter in the love of your family, your church, your happiest memories, and in the peace only Jesus can give.
Brandonsober
June 16, 2026 at 10:26 amI’m so sorry for your loss prayers for you and family he was a great guy he will be miss so much he had a big heart
Christy Ishraidi
June 16, 2026 at 10:48 amI’m so very sorry to hear about Austin. He was a great guy and always had a smile on his face any time I saw him.
My condolences to the entire family.
Francis O'Donnell
June 16, 2026 at 11:04 amSuch a wonderful young man who I met during his tenure at AF Group. I called him “BIG” because I knew he was headed towards a big\extraordinary life! I will certainly miss my young friend who I simply adored.
Lynn Dziedzic
June 16, 2026 at 1:45 pmCarrie, I’m so very sorry to hear this and my heart is breaking for you and your family. That was a beautiful tribute to your son and he was well and truly loved. God Bless you all.
Joe Cannon
June 23, 2026 at 10:40 amPaul/Jen and family when my son was at MSU you took him under your wing, I heard so much about Austin from you.
Carrie Im so sorry for the loss of Austin and the heartache for the entire family .
Thank you for sharing even more of his life for us to know him better
Joe
Lauren
June 16, 2026 at 2:12 pmI went to school and graduated with Austin. Truly such a funny and sweet guy. My heart goes out to the family. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Kenneth Beal
June 16, 2026 at 2:46 pmMy sincere condolences to the entire family on your loss. Austin travelled to Atlanta on numerous occasions to help my team as we were undergoing renovations. He always went the extra mile to ensure my team and my site felt supported. May God bless Austin and may God bless you all.
Mike Broom
June 16, 2026 at 7:39 pmI have tried to type this several times…there is no capturing the spirit of Austin and his impact on our team. He was a bright colleague, highly regarded by executive leadership and so many others in all levels of the company. I cannot express how thankful I am to have had the pleasure of watching him grow and helping him find a path with Penske. He inspired the rest of us to be good, to workout!, and to smile. There is a very large group of people that will miss him very much…he was our friend.
Pam Jodway
June 16, 2026 at 8:38 pmDear Carrie… my heart aches for you and your family. Austin sounds like he was not only accomplished at a young age, but also a vibrant soul on his way to greatness! You, no doubt, helped him on his path! Never forget that, and cherish those memories. No words can take away your grief, but God’s words may give you comfort. God bless you my friend, and the rest of your family as well.
Michael Nicholson
June 16, 2026 at 8:51 pmPaul my heart aches for your loss I cannot fathom your loss I will
Keep you and Austin’s family in my prayers. Love to you all.
Mike & Jana Nicholson
Beth Webb
June 16, 2026 at 9:42 pmI am so sad to hear of Austin’s passing. He was in my third grade class in DeWitt. I remember his big smile and great personality. I am grateful to have been a very small part of his life.
Michael Hostetler
June 16, 2026 at 10:22 pmI am so sorry to hear of Austin’s passing. I have great memories of him from school and many, many soccer practices and games. He was a great teammate and a joy to be around in class. I will remember Austin as a bright light in the lives of many, always able to put a smile on my face through a joke or making a funny observation.
I’m praying for Austin, his family, and all who are grieving his loss. He will be dearly missed by myself and my family. May his memory be eternal!
Katya
June 16, 2026 at 10:35 pmThank you for sharing these memories of Austin. Reading about his passions, humor, discipline, and love for the people and things that mattered most to him paints such a vivid picture of who he was.
As someone who worked with Austin, it’s especially hard to process that he’s gone. It feels impossible knowing that just two weeks ago we were talking about work, projects, and the future, and now we’re left with the disbelief of his absence. I always appreciated his dedication, his work ethic, and his sense of humor. He had a way of making people smile and brought genuine enthusiasm to everything he cared about.
I loved talking soccer with him and sharing our passion for the game and our favorite team. His excitement was contagious, and it was clear how deeply he cared about the people around him. Austin made a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to know and work with him.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Thank you for sharing these beautiful memories of your son. He will be remembered, missed, and spoken of often by those whose lives he touched.
Joanne Vasseur
June 16, 2026 at 11:20 pmCarrie, my heart goes out to you and all your family in the loss of your precious Austin. Your tribute and people’s comments helped me to know what a wonderful young man he was. I’m asking the Lord to give you comfort and strength only as He can do in times like this.
Love and prayers,
Joanne and Larry Vasseur
Dion Green
June 17, 2026 at 8:34 amI’ve had the pleasure of working with many members of this family, and had the unique privilege to briefly work with austin. He was always a funny guy, and it was so easy to talk to him, especially about sports, or even complain about them as well.
My condolences to the family, and please know that the Green family is with you for anything that you may need.
Frank Schmidt
June 17, 2026 at 9:47 amMy condolences to the entire family. I’m so sorry to hear of Austin’s passing. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Rebecca Barber
June 17, 2026 at 5:28 pmWe’re so sorry to hear about your loss! While we didn’t know Austin, we can’t imagine the pain and the void you must feel. May God give you strength and comfort for each day ahead. Our prayers are with you.
Steve and Rebecca Barber
Kelly Merrifield
June 17, 2026 at 9:51 pmI am so sorry to hear about Austin’s passing. I was Austin’s kindergarten teacher. My thoughts go out to your family at this difficult time.
Sam Nacarato
June 19, 2026 at 3:29 pmMy heart breaks for you Paul, there are no words I pray for anything to ease your soul. Prayers
Phyllis Pitmon
June 19, 2026 at 5:24 pmSharon & Bob,
My heart is so sad thinking of what you and your entire family are going through. I will be praying for The loss you are experiencing of an outstanding young man, your precious grandson.
Hugs with Love
Lou & Mary Hengesbach
June 20, 2026 at 8:27 amHayden, Sam, & Harper :
Our prayers are with you as we remember Jesus is ever present when our hearts are broken and uses our pain to build our faith and make us stronger. Cast your cares upon Jesus as you start this grief journey and be at peace knowing Austin is okay and in Gods care. We are here for you at any time! We love you three. Peace.
Lou, Mary and Minnie xoxoxoxo
Michael Enzweiler
June 23, 2026 at 2:17 pmCarrie, Paul, and Colligan Families.
I am so sorry to hear about Austin’s passing, I can’t imagine the pain and the void you must feel. My prayers are with you and pray God gives you strength and comfort you need each day ahead. My thoughts go out to your family at this difficult time.
Tina Li
June 29, 2026 at 3:12 pmDear Paul, Jennifer and the family,
I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear about the loss of Austin. My heart aches for you and your family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I am sending you all my love during this incredibly difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,