Austerschmidt, Earl E., of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the age of 85. Loving husband of Mary K. Austerschmidt (NEE: Fischer); beloved son of the late Lawrence Valentine "LV" and Aureala Austerschmidt; devoted father of Rick (Mary) Austerschmidt, Lynn (Pat) Worley, and Mike (Kim) Austerschmidt; cherished grandfather of Nick (Tiffany), Chay (Dan), and Jenna Worley, and David Austerschmidt; treasured great-grandfather of Payton and Konnor Worley. He is preceded in death by his sister May Lorraine "Tootles" Horst. He owned and operated Austerschmidt Heating and Cooling in St. Charles, MO for many years before retiring. He Served in the United States Army and was a long time parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church or Masses.