Randall Ausmus, age 63, of Isanti, died December 13, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Bethel Community Church in Bethel. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Friday, December 16th at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel and also one prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Randall Eugene Ausmus was born July 19, 1948 in Rush City to Benjamin and Gertrude (Pulkrabek) Ausmus. The family moved to Proctor where he attended school and graduated from Proctor High School, Class of 1966. Randy was in the Navy and served two tours in Viet Nam. After the service he came to the Isanti area. On June 23, 1979 he married Melody Morris and they made their home in Isanti. Randall worked for Commercial Truck and Trailer in Minneapolis and just retired after 37 years of employment and he also hobby farmed. He loved fishing, hunting and sitting by the garden with his dog. He always sang happy birthday for all of his family and grandchildren. Randy was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by many.
Randall Ausmus died December 13, 2011 at Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 63 years, 4 months and 23 days.
Randall is survived by his wife, Melody of Isanti; 3 sons, Gary Adams of Stillwater, Benjamin Ausmus of Isanti, Patrick Ausmus of Isanti; daughter, Jennifer (Terry) Miller of Isanti; 6 grandchildren, Brittney (Josh) Janes, Megan and Daniel Miller, Cody Adams, Izabella and Zakary Ausmus; mother, Gertrude Ausmus of Isanti; brother, Brian Ausmus of Isanti; 4 sisters, Diane Anderson of Battle Lake, Gaile (Dave) Boudrau of Cedar, Yvonne (Al) Moen of Princeton, Karen (Vern) Morris of Florida; mother-in-law, Marian Anderson of Arizona; brother-in-law, Craig (Rhonda) Morris of Otsego; sister-in-law, April Peterson of Arizona; and by many other relatives and friends.
Randy was a great friend and neighbor to my Mom & Dad. He always was happy to help them with anything from fixing a car to plowing their driveway. I know that they thought the world of Randy. Our kids enjoyed going over to visit with Randy and Melody when we would be at my parents house. Randy was a very kind and special person. He will be missed.
Randy was a ‘country neighbor’ but a father of friends of my children. We’re all terribly sorry for your loss. We also know that he has raised his children to stand proud and tall and to do the right things. I know you will all miss him and will continue to make him proud of you.
I am very sorry to hear about Randys passing.We kind of fell out of touch since we moved out of state.I will never forget what a great guy with the biggest heart who would never say no when it came to helping people. I had the best time just sitting out by the garden talking Twins baseball and cars. His garage was the place to be.Randy will truly be missed
Just heard the bad news, and since we’ve moved no longer in the loop, but just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you Melony. All the work he did on our vehicles and a couple beers that always was part of the repair bill. God Bless