Richard P. Ausman, age 80, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, after a valiant battle with Leukemia.
Dick is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy, daughters Amy (Sofronis) Clerides, Kathleen Long, son Timothy (Stasha) Ausman, brothers John (Jane) Ausman, James (Martha) Ausman, grandchildren, Madeline, Ryan, Zackary, Thea, Travis, Elli, Theodoros, and Loukas, many nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in law, and countless friends.
Dick was born in Elm Grove, Wisconsin to John and Irene Ausman on May 1, 1940, the youngest of 3 brothers. The family moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin where Dick graduated from Lincoln High School and then went on to study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He began his career at the Public Service Commission in Madison, Wisconsin, where he met the lovely Nancy Buzzell who became his wife on June 10, 1967. Dick and Nancy settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he was Treasurer and VP of Finance at Universal Telephone, Inc. They bought their first home on Herman Street in Milwaukee where they raised their family for the next 20 years. These years were filled with backyard barbecues, season tickets to Milwaukee Bucks games, summer tailgates at Brewers baseball games, dinner parties, car ferry trips across Lake Michigan, adventure-filled houseboat cruises down the Mississippi river, Saturday morning tennis games at Humboldt Park, endless card games, cribbage and backgammon around the dining room table, road trips to visit grandparents in Madison and Manitowoc, and time spent with loving friends and family. In 1989, Dick and Nancy moved south to sunny Lake Mary, Florida where Dick went to work for Southern States Utilities. In 1992, they moved back up north again, to Duluth, Minnesota, where Dick went to work for Minnesota Power. Being back in the Midwest, Dick enjoyed opportunities for memorable weekend golf outings with his crew of brothers-in-law and trips back to Milwaukee. He loved the stunning scenery that Duluth and Lake Superior offered and visits to the lakeshore and the lift bridge were always a thrill when grandchildren came to visit. Their time in Minnesota brought many close, supportive, and lasting friendships. Saturday morning breakfasts at local diners and weekly walks and talks with friends along Lake Superior were regular routines for Dick. In retirement, Dick and Nancy made their final move down south where they settled in Marietta, Georgia, to be close to daughter Kathy and granddaughter Maddy.
Dick was a loving, devoted, and supportive husband, a caring father and amazing role model, a loving grandfather to his grandchildren, and a good friend to all. He touched countless lives and developed close and long-lasting friendships because of his wisdom, tender heart, sense of humor, love of story-telling, and ability to make you feel like you were the most important person in the room when you were with him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Dick is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy, daughters Amy (Sofronis) Clerides, Kathleen Long, son Timothy (Stasha) Ausman, brothers John (Jane) Ausman, James (Martha) Ausman, grandchildren, Madeline, Ryan, Zackary, Thea, Travis, Elli, Theodoros, and Loukas, many nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in law, and countless friends.
Dick was born in Elm Grove, Wisconsin to John and Irene Ausman on May 1, 1940, the youngest of 3 brothers. The family moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin where Dick graduated from Lincoln High School and then went on to study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He began his career at the Public Service Commission in Madison, Wisconsin, where he met the lovely Nancy Buzzell who became his wife on June 10, 1967. Dick and Nancy settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he was Treasurer and VP of Finance at Universal Telephone, Inc. They bought their first home on Herman Street in Milwaukee where they raised their family for the next 20 years. These years were filled with backyard barbecues, season tickets to Milwaukee Bucks games, summer tailgates at Brewers baseball games, dinner parties, car ferry trips across Lake Michigan, adventure-filled houseboat cruises down the Mississippi river, Saturday morning tennis games at Humboldt Park, endless card games, cribbage and backgammon around the dining room table, road trips to visit grandparents in Madison and Manitowoc, and time spent with loving friends and family. In 1989, Dick and Nancy moved south to sunny Lake Mary, Florida where Dick went to work for Southern States Utilities. In 1992, they moved back up north again, to Duluth, Minnesota, where Dick went to work for Minnesota Power. Being back in the Midwest, Dick enjoyed opportunities for memorable weekend golf outings with his crew of brothers-in-law and trips back to Milwaukee. He loved the stunning scenery that Duluth and Lake Superior offered and visits to the lakeshore and the lift bridge were always a thrill when grandchildren came to visit. Their time in Minnesota brought many close, supportive, and lasting friendships. Saturday morning breakfasts at local diners and weekly walks and talks with friends along Lake Superior were regular routines for Dick. In retirement, Dick and Nancy made their final move down south where they settled in Marietta, Georgia, to be close to daughter Kathy and granddaughter Maddy.
Dick was a loving, devoted, and supportive husband, a caring father and amazing role model, a loving grandfather to his grandchildren, and a good friend to all. He touched countless lives and developed close and long-lasting friendships because of his wisdom, tender heart, sense of humor, love of story-telling, and ability to make you feel like you were the most important person in the room when you were with him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Richard P. Ausman, age 80, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, after a valiant battle with Leukemia.
Dick is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy, daughters Amy (Sofronis) Clerides, Kathleen Long, son Timothy (Stasha) Ausman, brothers John (Jane) Ausman, James (Martha) Ausman, grandchildren, Madeline, Ryan, Zackary, Thea, Travis, Elli, Theodoros, and Loukas, many nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in law, and countless friends.
Dick was born in Elm Grove, Wisconsin to John and Irene Ausman on May 1, 1940, the youngest of 3 brothers. The family moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin where Dick graduated from Lincoln High School and then went on to study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He began his career at the Public Service Commission in Madison, Wisconsin, where he met the lovely Nancy Buzzell who became his wife on June 10, 1967. Dick and Nancy settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he was Treasurer and VP of Finance at Universal Telephone, Inc. They bought their first home on Herman Street in Milwaukee where they raised their family for the next 20 years. These years were filled with backyard barbecues, season tickets to Milwaukee Bucks games, summer tailgates at Brewers baseball games, dinner parties, car ferry trips across Lake Michigan, adventure-filled houseboat cruises down the Mississippi river, Saturday morning tennis games at Humboldt Park, endless card games, cribbage and backgammon around the dining room table, road trips to visit grandparents in Madison and Manitowoc, and time spent with loving friends and family. In 1989, Dick and Nancy moved south to sunny Lake Mary, Florida where Dick went to work for Southern States Utilities. In 1992, they moved back up north again, to Duluth, Minnesota, where Dick went to work for Minnesota Power. Being back in the Midwest, Dick enjoyed opportunities for memorable weekend golf outings with his crew of brothers-in-law and trips back to Milwaukee. He loved the stunning scenery that Duluth and Lake Superior offered and visits to the lakeshore and the lift bridge were always a thrill when grandchildren came to visit. Their time in Minnesota brought many close, supportive, and lasting friendships. Saturday morning breakfasts at local diners and weekly walks and talks with friends along Lake Superior were regular routines for Dick. In retirement, Dick and Nancy made their final move down south where they settled in Marietta, Georgia, to be close to daughter Kathy and granddaughter Maddy.
Dick was a loving, devoted, and supportive husband, a caring father and amazing role model, a loving grandfather to his grandchildren, and a good friend to all. He touched countless lives and developed close and long-lasting friendships because of his wisdom, tender heart, sense of humor, love of story-telling, and ability to make you feel like you were the most important person in the room when you were with him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Dick is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy, daughters Amy (Sofronis) Clerides, Kathleen Long, son Timothy (Stasha) Ausman, brothers John (Jane) Ausman, James (Martha) Ausman, grandchildren, Madeline, Ryan, Zackary, Thea, Travis, Elli, Theodoros, and Loukas, many nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in law, and countless friends.
Dick was born in Elm Grove, Wisconsin to John and Irene Ausman on May 1, 1940, the youngest of 3 brothers. The family moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin where Dick graduated from Lincoln High School and then went on to study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He began his career at the Public Service Commission in Madison, Wisconsin, where he met the lovely Nancy Buzzell who became his wife on June 10, 1967. Dick and Nancy settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he was Treasurer and VP of Finance at Universal Telephone, Inc. They bought their first home on Herman Street in Milwaukee where they raised their family for the next 20 years. These years were filled with backyard barbecues, season tickets to Milwaukee Bucks games, summer tailgates at Brewers baseball games, dinner parties, car ferry trips across Lake Michigan, adventure-filled houseboat cruises down the Mississippi river, Saturday morning tennis games at Humboldt Park, endless card games, cribbage and backgammon around the dining room table, road trips to visit grandparents in Madison and Manitowoc, and time spent with loving friends and family. In 1989, Dick and Nancy moved south to sunny Lake Mary, Florida where Dick went to work for Southern States Utilities. In 1992, they moved back up north again, to Duluth, Minnesota, where Dick went to work for Minnesota Power. Being back in the Midwest, Dick enjoyed opportunities for memorable weekend golf outings with his crew of brothers-in-law and trips back to Milwaukee. He loved the stunning scenery that Duluth and Lake Superior offered and visits to the lakeshore and the lift bridge were always a thrill when grandchildren came to visit. Their time in Minnesota brought many close, supportive, and lasting friendships. Saturday morning breakfasts at local diners and weekly walks and talks with friends along Lake Superior were regular routines for Dick. In retirement, Dick and Nancy made their final move down south where they settled in Marietta, Georgia, to be close to daughter Kathy and granddaughter Maddy.
Dick was a loving, devoted, and supportive husband, a caring father and amazing role model, a loving grandfather to his grandchildren, and a good friend to all. He touched countless lives and developed close and long-lasting friendships because of his wisdom, tender heart, sense of humor, love of story-telling, and ability to make you feel like you were the most important person in the room when you were with him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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