Austin K. Baller, age 20, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016.

Austin was born in Bluffton on Feb. 18, 1996.  He is survived by his mother, Stacy M. Baller-Tam (husband Chuck) of Bluffton, and his father, Jamie K. Baller of Liberty Center.

A 2014 graduate of Bluffton High School, Austin enjoyed spending time with his friends, driving around in his Chevy Blazer, listening to music and attending concerts.  He will be remembered for his love of writing and especially for making people laugh.

In addition to his parents and step-father, Austin is survived by two sisters, Kailyn Baller and Ellie Tam, both of Bluffton; grandparents, Frank (Amy) Robinson, O.D. of Ossian, Denise (Mike) Bordner of Bluffton, and Jerry and Judy Baller of Bluffton; great grandparents, Frank Robinson Sr. of Ft. Wayne, Robert Jefferies of Ft. Wayne, Gale "Smokey" (Norma) Baller of Ossian, and Alyce Ann Baller of Bluffton.  He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Justin (Jennifer) Robinson of Columbia City, April Claghorn of Bluffton, and Carrie (Brady) Boots of Bluffton.

Austin was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Maida Robinson, Jackie Jefferies, and Bill and Nondas Weatherholt; and an aunt, Jennifer Lynn Baller.

Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, from 10 AM until 3 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton.  A funeral service will be held immediately following visitation on Saturday at 3 PM, at the funeral home, with burial following at Six Mile Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family.