Michael "Austin" Caskey, 34, of Weesatche passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. Austin was born October 8, 1988 in Cuero to the late Karen Denise Kowald Caskey and Robert O. Caskey Sr. Austin graduated from Austin High School and became an oilfield welder. When he wasn't working, Austin could be found one of three places - hunting, fishing, or golfing. His family and friends meant the world to him, and he loved spending time with his nieces, nephews, and godchildren. He was lovingly known as "Uncle Popcorn" to Kolt, Kross, and Kutter Kowald, "Uncle Austin" to Riley and Caden Caskey and Brooklyn Caskey, and godfather to Jade, Zephyr and Wesley Bluntzer and Brady Kimbrel.

Austin is survived by his brothers, Robert Caskey and wife, Missy, of Katy, Dylan Caskey of Kerrville, and Chris Caskey and girlfriend, Kaitlyn Ingram, of Cuero; girlfriend, Kassie Hinojosa of Woodsboro; and his nieces, nephews, and godchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Karen Caskey and infant brother, Daniel Caskey.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 5 to 7 pm at Freund Funeral Home. Services will be Thursday, November 10, 2022, 10 am, at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor Kyle Clinton officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Freund Funeral Home, PO Box 429, Cuero, Texas 77954 to help defray funeral expenses.

Pallbearers include Chance Kowald, Kris Bluntzer, Tyler Kimbrel, Mike Davis, Ryan Luker, and Eric Wellspring.