Austin Paul Gainuss, CS3
January 01, 2019
Austin Paul Gainuss, Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Petty Officer
Des Moines
Austin P. Gainuss, 22, passed away January 1, 2019, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born May 16, 1996, in Des Moines, to Tara Vanderpool and Ryan Gainuss.
Austin graduated from Carlisle High School in 2015 and was currently serving in the United States Navy. He enjoyed fishing, camping, riding motorcycles, playing video games, attending concerts, and spending time with his family and friends.
Austin is survived by his daughter, Raelynn Irene Gainuss and her mother, Cassie; mom, Tara (Aaron) Holder; dad, Ryan (Mandy Jurgensen) Gainuss; sisters, Madison Gainuss, Josie Gainuss, Alexis Holder, and Ashlynn Holder; grandparents, William “Bill” Vanderpool Sr., Guyneth (Leonard) Hartfield, Jim (Mildred) Gainuss, Luann Kline, Charles and Linda Holder; uncles and aunts, Bill (Toni) Vanderpool Jr., Billie Jo (Terry Onstank) Vanderpool, Marlene Ruby, Michelle (Gary) Rasmussen, Dan Dahle, Bailey Harrison, Kaylinn Croft, Michael Croft-Kline, Lisa Narber, Tina Chapman, Amanda (Daniel) Steffens, April (Patrick) Stamper, and Amy (Scott) Siemer; as well as other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandma, Linda Vanderpool and paternal grandpa, Edward Kline, as well as his great-grandparents and other loving relatives.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with burial to follow at Oakdale Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday evening from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Austin.
Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kelly Talbot
01/04/2019
I was saddened by the news of the loss of your son, I didn't know him. But my deepest condolences. He is definitely a hero. I am a Navy mom. You and your family are in my prayers.
Kathleen Post
01/04/2019
Praying for your Family and Friends.
Kim Petrillose
01/04/2019
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am a Navy Mom also and we are here for you. I thank your son for his service. Prayers for all of you . God bless
A Navy Mom
01/04/2019
I am a NavyMom too. My heart goes out to you all. Thank you for raising a hero!
Donna McDaniel
01/04/2019
I did not know this young man but when someone so young is lost so suddenly I think it is a pain for every person every parent. God bless you all. Prayers
NavyMom
01/04/2019
I am also a NavyMom and we are all in this together. Your son is OUR son. We stand by you and support you.
HM1(FMF) Joel Faust
01/04/2019
I never had the pleasure of knowing Austin, but in my eyes, he's a hero. From one sailor to another, I wish you Fair Winds and Following Seas, brother.
Teresa m Fleming
01/04/2019
I couldnt even imagine. He sounded like an amazing young man. And the apple of lu and eds eyes. I wonder if he was ever camping when my zach was with you lu. Zach is very sad and says he kinda remembers him. So very sorry. He will definately live on through others and has a beautiful daughter who he will live on through. Hugs!
Charles McLennan
01/04/2019
Ryan and family, I am so saddened by your loss you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Heidi Robertson
01/03/2019
My heart is aching for you. Thoughts and Prayers to you and the family.
Beth (Bauman) George
01/03/2019
Tara and Ryan, I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paula Reibel
01/03/2019
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your son was a good sailor and you should be proud of the man you raised.
Connie boyd
01/03/2019
He will be missed by all
LELIA S CRISPEN-WARNKEE
01/03/2019
R.I.P. Austin as a member if the Armed Forces you have served your country well and you will not be forgotten by your last generous gifts to many in need of vital organs to make their life livable. Prayers to your family and friends for the strength in their healing.