Austin Behrens

Austin Behrens, age 28, of Wayne, passed suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

He was born in Pequannock and was a lifelong resident of Wayne. Austin graduated from Wayne Valley High School with the Class of 2014.  During his high school years, he wrestled in the Heavy-Weight Class.

After high school Austin went to the Fortis Institute in Wayne where he learned the Electrician Trade.  Right out of school Austin worked for K2 Electric in West Milford.

Austin was passionate and dedicated to motocross.  He built his own motocross and training business called “A7 Training Motocross Enhancement” in Wayne. He spent many years training and coaching motocross across the East Coast. Austin started training at Jimmy Weinert Motocross Training Facility in Jones County, North Carolina as well as Holiday Mountain in Monticello, NY and many more. Most recently he was training at Back 9 Motocross Facility in East Stroudsburg, PA.  His commitment to helping young riders improve their skills and achieve their goals has made him a respected figure in the motocross community. 

Austin was a man of unwavering dedication, with a deep love for his family, faith, and his loyal dog Ace who was his best friend. He was not only a devoted son and brother, but also a mentor and a true friend to those around him.  Austin was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Wayne where his love for his Catholic faith, guided him in all aspects of his life, and he lived by the values of compassion, integrity, and kindness.  Austin’s love for his dog was evident in the way he cared for and cherish his companion, who was always by his side.  Austin, who was a “mama’s boy” and loved the band Lynard Skynrd, had a presence and was a source of comfort and support for those who knew him, his impact on the lives of others was immeasurable.  Austin’s legacy of love, loyalty, and friendship will forever be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to have known him.

Austin was the cherished son of Bernadette Finn of Wayne and Scott Behrens of Florida, New York; he was the dearly loved brother of Katie Behrens of Tuxtla Guttierez, Chiapas, Mexico, Baileigh Behrens of Wayne, Brooke Behrens of Wayne, Finn Behrens of Wayne, and Christian Greatorex of Wayne; much loved grandson of Billie McBride of Denver, CO, and Walter and Lucia Behrens of Oak Ridge; he was the loved nephew of Jason and Mary Behrens of Bloomingdale, Carmine and Jeanette Gallo of Wayne, Scott and Robin Behrens of Punta Gorda, FL, Dale McBride and Mary Philips of Champaign,  IL, and the Greatorex Family. He was loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, bonus aunts Kim and Marko and many other family and friends who Austin loved as his family.

Austin was predeceased by his devoted grandparents Tom and Eve Finn; great-grandparents John and Leontyna Markowski and Warren and Helen Behrens. He was also predeceased by his great-uncle Jim Gilleran and great-aunt Mary Gilleran.