U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 3-15-18 – 10:45 p.m. ET
Beloved Seney, MI youth remembered as kind, loving young man with family-values and an outdoorsman’s outdoorsman; fund set up to help family with funeral expenses
By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433
(Seney, MI) – Condolences and remembrances are pouring in for a beloved 20-year-old Schoolcraft County youth who was killed late Wednesday night in an eastern Upper Peninsula traffic accident.
The crash as reported about 11:30 p.m. ET, late Wed., night March 14, 2018.
20-year-old Austin Duszynski of Seney, MI is being remembered as a loving, caring young man – who was the consummate Yooper. His bond with the outdoors of northern Michigan was obvious in nearly every waking moment of his life, a love he shared with his tight-knit family and friends.
Accident victim Austin Duszynski in Feb 15, 2018 Facebook post
Duszynski grew with the humble values that are still alive in the small town of Seney, MI in Schoolcraft County. He graduated from Newberry High School.
Austin Duszynski loved fishing, hunting and snowmobiling as much as – or more – than any youth who learns about life by growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Marcy Barker has set up a funeral fund to help the Duszynski family and remembers the young man that touched their hearts.
In the short time since his passing, the community has already shown its generosity through donations to the victim’s family.
Dusznyski leaves behind a sister, Chelsea.
Duszynski “loved ripping, rolling coal, hunting, fishing, family, and friends.” Barker wrote on the GoFundMe page set up for Austin.
“He was taken away to soon from all. I would like to ask for donations to help the family. Bless you all and thank you in advance.”
https://www.gofundme.com/d983k-funeral-fund-for-austin-duszynski
Funeral services have not been announced, but will be in the near future.
Duszynski was employed as a utility worker at Louisiana Pacific.
His untimely passing stands as a reminder to all about how fragile life can be.
“Please pray for my family, said cousin Renee Duszynski “We have lost a wonderful genuine young man. Twenty is too soon to be gone, and it’s hard when you feel the loss to understand why.”
Renee Duszynski reminded all of us to say “I love you” more often to the ones for whom we care dearly care – even if they know it and you’ve told them 100 times.
“I may not always tell my cousins how much I love them but I do,” she said “I am asking for prayers for my cousin and his family as they try to deal with this loss.
“It was always a pleasure having Austin in my home for a family dinner when he came down hunting. There will always be an extra place and giblets left over… Fly high Austin and give your granny a hug for me!”
Renee’s Facebook comments were echoed by many who cannot believe they lost their friend and family member.
Duszynski was a “genuine great guy with an infectious smile,” said Julie Mills-McAlpine, while explaining how he became a quick member of her family and outlined his kindness and fun he had with others including birthday parties.
The only occupant of his full-size pickup truck, Duszynski was ejected from his vehicle when it rolled over in a curve on Cheeseman Road in Moran Township in Mackinac County. He was not wearing a seat belt.
Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
Deputies were assisted on the scene by Straits Area EMS, the St. Ignace City Police Department, Sault Tribal Police, Michigan State Police, the St. Ignace Fire Department, and the Mackinac County Victim Service’s Unit.
Upper Peninsula Breaking News by Greg Peterson 