Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
126 Third Street Northeast
Mason City, Iowa
Ralph Ausenhus Obituary
Ralph Norris Ausenhus
March 16, 1955 - February 19, 2020
Mason City – Ralph Norris Ausenhus, 64, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2020, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Ralph was born March 16, 1955, the son of Norris and Viola Mae (Rinden) Ausenhus in Mason City. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1973, and later attended Golden Valley Lutheran College in Golden Valley, MN.
Ralph enjoyed music, farm life with relatives, home improvement and automotive projects. He worked construction earlier in life and later drove a semi-truck and trailer.
Ralph is survived by his brother, Dennis (Deb) Ausenhus of Lakewood Ranch, FL; niece, Meredith (Nate) Smith; nephews, Brant (Rachel) Ausenhus and Alex (Janelle) Ausenhus; great-nieces and great-nephews, Ben, Abby and Mya Ausenhus and Kiley and Brody Smith; aunt, Delores Rinden; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norris and Viola Ausenhus; and many aunts and uncles.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City. 641-423-2372. ColonialChapels.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Ausenhus
Sponsored by Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, Crematory, & Cemetery - Mason City.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Ralph Ausenhus's name
Memorial Events
for Ralph Ausenhus
Funeral services provided by:
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, Crematory, & Cemetery - Mason City126 Third Street Northeast, Mason City, IA 50401
How to support Ralph's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ralph Ausenhus's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
