Robert Ausenhus Obituary

Robert Allen Ausenhus passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, and because of his deep faith in Jesus is now at home in heaven. Bob was born in Mason City, IA and raised on a farm in nearby Hanlontown. He began college at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. Intending to return to the family farm, he transferred to Iowa State University in his sophomore year, where he went on to earn a B.S. degree in vocational education and a M.S. degree in agricultural economics. But in response to a specific call from God to become a lawyer, he changed his career direction and earned a law degree from the University of Colorado School of Law in Boulder. Upon graduation, he moved to Loveland, CO, where he lived out his calling by practicing law for 51 years before retiring at age 80.
He is survived by Fran Ausenhus, his loving wife of 65 years, and a loving extended family: Scott and Mary Kay Ausenhus, Dave and Pam Ausenhus, Mark and Ann Ausenhus, Steve and Cori Ausenhus, Diep Nguyen, Grace and John Hockman, Kirsten and Andrew Dufault(Jordan, Harper and Joelle), Matthew Nguyen, Luke and Kierra Ausenhus (Wren), Rachel and Patrick Abiah, Laura and Drake VanRoekel (Selah), Amy and Matt Tse, Caryn Ausenhus, Hannah and Terrel Stoltzfus (Rhett), and Kaari and Gavin Schade.
He is also survived by his brothers John (Karen) and Paul Ausenhus. He was preceded in death by his father Clarence and mother Ferne Ausenhus, along with his sister Mary Ellen and her husband Clell Bone.
Memorial services will be held at Redeemer Lutheran church, 7755 Greenstone Trail, Fort Collins, Co 80525 on October 7th, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given either to Lutheran World Relief (online or mailed to P.O. Box 17061, Baltimore, MD, 21297-1061), or to Redeemer Lutheran church. If you are unable to attend the service in person, we invite you to watch it by going to Redeemer's website at www.redeemerconnect.com and clicking on the "Watch Live" button. Or, go directly to https://live.redeemerconnect.com/