H. Austin Flach, 87, died Friday, February 20, 2009 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. He was a lifelong resident of Beaumont, born November 27, 1921 to Addie Risinger Flach and Henry Adam Flach.
Austin always said he was part of the Greatest Generation and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 1806 in Beaumont, a member of the 1939 graduating class of Beaumont High School and still attended monthly luncheons with his classmates.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Edge Flach on October 26, 2001; and his sister, Pauline Mitchel.
Austin is survived by his son, Chris Flach and his wife Becky of Nederland; daughters, Jane Flach Strickland of Houston and Laura Flach Pharr and her husband Dana of Leander; three grandchildren, Amanda Flach of Nederland, Rachel Strickland of Houston and Lauren Lindstrom of Katy; and one great-grandchild, Ava Lindstrom.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
His memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of his family and friends will begin at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon prior to the service at Broussard’s.
Cremation arrangements are handled by Broussard’s.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704 or Friends of Tyrrell Historical Library, 695 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
