AUSTERMANN, JOHN J., on Thursday, August 13, 2009. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Beloved husband of the late Catherine L. Austermann (nee Schriewer), dear father of Patricia (Richard) Brewer, Christy Austermann, John Austermann, Susan (Rick) Lentz and the late Mary Karen Bendzak, dear grandfather of Robert Bendzak, Sarah (Clint) Smith and Elizabeth Lentz, dear brother of Ida Zychinski, dear friend of Fern Dowling, uncle and friend to many. John was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, sang in the church choir, member of the Sunshine Club, Catholic Kolping Society and the Knights of Columbus St. Louis 4th Degree Assembly. VISITATION: SUNDAY 4-9PM. Funeral Monday 9:30AM from JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS 7027 Gravois to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for 10:00AM Mass. Interment: SS Peter & Paul Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations to the Sisters of Notre Dame Educational Fund 320 E. Ripa, St. Louis, MO 63125 would be appreciated.