Mr. Larry B. Austin 80 of 32 North Main Street Dolgeville, a prominent business man and current Councilman for the Town of Manheim, died Tuesday evening July 7th, 2015 at his residence of natural causes. At the time of his passing he had the care and support of Hospice and the love of his wife and family at his side. Larry was born in Emmonsburg, the town of Stratford, on November 20, 1934 the son of the late Carl and Edna ( Hicks) Austin and was educated in schools both in Stratford and in Iceland. During the Korean conflict Larry served in the United State Air Force as a medic and supported troops as they were transported with their injuries to hospitals throughout the world. Upon returning from Iceland Larry started an apprenticeship under Mr. Albert Gullis a local plumber and learned the trade. He currently has been in business for over 50years servicing the public throughout the valley, North Country, and area towns. His knowledge of the water systems, boilers, air conditioning and heating systems was invaluable to the village of Dolgeville, Dolgeville Central School and the public. His marriage to Esther Bowers took place on August 24, 1983 in Little Falls, New York. They would have celebrated 32 years of marriage this coming August. Larry was a councilman for the town of Manheim for over twenty five years, a member of the American Legion, and when he wasn't working he enjoyed Sailing on Sagadaga Lake , hunting, and reading so he was always aware of current affairs , especially history and politics. He is survived by his wife Esther, his children Larry B. Jr and his wife Corrina Henkel-Austin of Little Falls, Craig and his wife Judith Austin of Maryland, Bryan Austin and his fiancée' Harriet Clough of Maryland, Sheri and her husband Donald Stallman of Salisbury, Edson and his wife Carol Stewart of Dolgeville, Sally Madison and her companion Gary Webb of Dolgeville, Ruth and her husband Peter Jaikin of Dolgeville, and Laura and her husband Jeffrey George of Little Falls, his sisters Theatra Harrison of Dolgeville, Linda Dykeman of Nevada, and Juanita Jones of Dolgeville, his grandchildren James, Justin, Kyle, Kaitlin, David, Paige, Roman, Llium, Brandy, Zachary, Shaad, Alana, Jerrad, Julia, Alyssa , Nathanand Lynn, his great grandchildren Keira, Garrett, John, Tabitha, Sam, Eric, Ella, Christopher and Savannah, several Nieces and Nephews. A close and loyal friend John and his wife Jackie Rachon of Dolgeville. Also Terry Austin of Maryland and Fred DeLucco of Dolgeville, along with his "Mud hole Gang" He was predeceased by his Brother Roland Austin and a sister Janis Austin and a grandson Ryan Harris. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 11, 2015 at 11 AM at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church 588 Albany Street Little Falls, NY with the Rev. Dr. Steven A. Scarcia officiating. Burial will follow in the Dolgeville Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday July 10th, from 5-8 PM at the Roberts & Enea Funeral 3 Faville Avenue Dolgeville. Memorials may be made to the S& S Ambulance Corps 75 North Helmer Avenue Dolgeville, NY 13329. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church service.