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Austin Lee Nitcher

September 7, 2000 — April 17, 2026

Crown Point, IN

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Austin Lee Nitcher, age 25, of Crown Point, IN passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. Cherished son of Michael and Jessica Laity. Dear brother of Sherri (John) Spoonhour, Tyler (Savannah) Laity, Cayden Laity, and Payton Laity. Kind uncle of Elizabeth Spoonhour. Loving grandson of Pam and Glenn Derby, Jerry Nitcher, and Russell (late Mary) Laity. Also survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins.

Austin worked at Midwest Pipe Coating, and loved the career he was starting for himself. Everyone who knew him said that he was a hard worker and always went above and beyond what was asked of him. That included his personal life as well. He was a dedicated and loving son, always making sure he upheld the best practices that his parents taught him. He made sure to be the best brother to his brothers and the biggest protector to his sister. He was the most excited to finally become an uncle. His laugh was heard in every room you entered, big, boisterous and contagious. His main goal was to make the people around him laugh with him. There was no question about it, if you were near Austin, you were going to leave in a better mood than when you arrived. The world, let alone our family, will feel the absence of his life forever.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Folds of Honor (www.foldsofhonor.org) For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com

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