Austin J. Selagy, 23, of Monon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. He was born March 28, 1998 in Lafayette to JJ and Stacy (Onken) Selagy. Austin graduated from North White High School in 2016.
Austin had a knack for drawing and created many works of art that his family will always treasure. He loved to play video games and talk to friends. He had a kind heart and quick wit and people enjoyed being around him. When Austin smiled, it was from the heart. Austin loved his family, but he especially adored his younger sister Grace. His cousins were like brothers to him, and he loved when they got together to play basketball.
Surviving along with his mother and father are siblings, Grace Selagy and Kevin Pyle; maternal great-grandmother, Phyllis Onken; maternal grandmother, Toni Onken; maternal aunts and uncles, Annette and Matt Sipkema, Charrisse Hook and Sean Garrett, Danny Cobb, and Tim Hook. Paternal grandmother, Janet Selagy; paternal aunt and uncle, April and Lenny Sobkowicz. Austin was also loved by all of his cousins but had an especially close bond with Blake, Alex, Tyler, and Trey.
Preceding him in death is maternal grandfather, Dennis Onken and maternal great-grandfather, Clarence (Bud) Onken.
A visitation for friends and family will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 4-7 PM (EST) at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon. Funeral Service 10 AM (EST) Tuesday, May 11, 2021 also at Clapper Family Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Scheffee of Monon First Baptist Church to officiate. Interment to follow in Bedford Cemetery of Monon.
Memorial contributions may be made in Austin’s name to Trinity Life Ministry (2150 Elmwood Ave. Lafayette, IN 47904).
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