Verona - Gary David Ausman, a loving husband, father, brother and friend passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly, at 68, on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. Born on Dec. 24, 1955, in Merrill, Wis., he was the son of Irving Ausman and Helen Feldman.

He graduated from UW-Madison and deeply enjoyed a career as a managing director. In this position, Gary nurtured others through a passion for personal development, created meaningful relationships, and found ways to magically go above and beyond for all. Outside the executive suite, his passion was his family. Whether it was travel (especially Disney World), spending time at the Happy Forest cabin or just a game of cribbage, his world revolved around his loved ones. Gary had a unique and genuine desire to connect with others, which meant he never met a stranger.

Gary lived by and inspired others with his three life principles: take pride and put your signature on everything you do; have gratitude; and make somebody else’s day better.

He is survived by his forever loving and devoted wife, Kerry; cherished daughters, Jessica “Jessi” Ausman, Katherine “Katie” Ausman and Alexandra “Lexi” Ausman; sisters, Judith Jellinek and Barbara (Eric) Killen; brothers, Dennis (Minty) Ausman and Richard (Sara) Ausman; nephew who was like a son, Matthew (Christine) Ausman; as well as parents-in-law, Jim and Jane Fox; and many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces who called him "Pee Paw," all of whom he cared for dearly. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Linda Isaacs; his brother, Allan Ausman (Joanne); and brother-in-law, Frank Jellinek.

A funeral service will be held at BLACKHAWK CHURCH, 9620 Brader Way, Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. The service will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Gary’s honor to The Badger Herald (badgerherald.com/donate), a UW nonprofit campus newspaper.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

Gary David Ausman

December 24, 1955 - January 09, 2024

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