Sturbridge: Austin G. Schepper, 29, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26th, from being a victim of a senseless act of violence.

He leaves his parents, Garrett J. and Denise M. (Dalimonte) Schepper of Sturbridge; his sister, Jaclyn M. Schepper of Peabody; his brother, Joseph M. Schepper of Sturbridge; his niece Miraya of Peabody; his maternal grandfather, Anthony Dalimonte of Kingston; his paternal grandmother, Elise L. Schepper of Nashua, NH; his two uncles, John Dalimonte and his wife Carmen of Alabama and Mark Dalimonte of Stoneham; his three aunts, Susan Kenney and her husband Rich of Kingston, Darien Bond and her husband Chris Geagon of The Villages, FL and Kyla Callucuca and her husband Peter of Littleton; and several cousins.  He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Josephine Dalimonte, his paternal grandfather, John Schepper and his cousin, Matthew Dalimonte.

Austin was a dedicated employee of Amazon Shipping for the past 5 years.  He previously worked for Home Depot and FedEx.  Austin was an Eagle Scout with Troop 161 in Sturbridge.  His Eagle Scout project was building the observation deck at Old Sturbridge Village.  He was also a recipient of membership in the Order of the Arrow, which is the Boy Scout's National Honor Society.

Austin enjoyed sport shooting and was a member of local rod and gun clubs.  He enjoyed model trains and also loved steam engine trains.  He was also a World War I and World War II history buff.  He also enjoyed hiking.  He was always friendly and helpful to his friends, family and everyone he met.

Austin's funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 12th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in St. Anne Church, 16 Church St., Sturbridge.  Burial will follow in North Cemetery, Sturbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Tuesday, March 11th, from 5:00 to 8:00pm.

Austin had successfully battled with Autism throughout his life.  Overcoming many hurdles on his own to live a productive and joyful life.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating in memory of Austin to the Autism Speaks, P.O. Box 37148, Boone, IA 50037-0148.

Austin's Funeral Mass on March 12th, at 10:00am will be livestreamed.  To watch the livestream please click on the link below

https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25031216990549

If the live feed is lost it will be recorded for viewing after the service