Austin Eugene Quinn

ALVA - Austin Eugene Quinn was born May 2,1946 in Alva, Oklahoma, and passed away October 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy, who passed away February 6, 2019.

He was raised and educated in Alva and graduated from Alva High School in 1964. He attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University, the University of Houston College of Optometry, and in May of 1973 graduated with his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis Tennessee. After graduation, Austin and Peggy chose Shawnee, Oklahoma to begin private practice of Optometry. They opened their office in March 1974, and over time developed a well-known and highly respected practice. In the fall of 1997, he moved his practice to the newly completed Robinson Eye Institute. He continued to care for his patients until his retirement in 2015.

He is survived by his Shawnee family Tim and Retha McGlothin, and his many Goldbug friends. His heart was always in Alva, and it is there that he will rest with Peggy and his parents. To honor Austin’s life, a gravesite service will be held at Alva Memorial Cemetery. Wearing Gold and Black will not be a requirement to attend, but Austin probably would be pleased if there were some Goldbug colors visible at his service. There was *only one Austin and we’re better and fortunate to have had him in our lives.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alva Education Foundation ( Make checks payable to C.F.O.) would honorably serve his memory.

Condolences may be made online at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com

Graveside Services: Alva Municipal Cemetery, Wednesday, October 13, 2:00 P.M.