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, Samatha 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. on 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.

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.