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2018
Robert Auscherman Obituary
Carmel - Robert G. Auscherman, 81, of Carmel, passed away at sunrise on Father's Day. June 17, 2018. He died at home after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 20, 1937 in Indianapolis, he attended both Ben Davis and Shortridge High Schools. He then enlisted in the United States Airforce and was stationed in England. Upon returning to the U.S he was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Control Specialist in the Indianapolis Regional ATC Center for over 30 years.
He loved fishing off Sanibel Island and at his lakefront cottage on Morse Lake. He adored cruising in the little lake town of Cicero in his fancy golf cart with his beloved Westie dog, Tucker, at his side. Bob was a creative and artistic man with many talents. He never knew a stranger and was always ready to help anyone, whatever their need might be, as he was capable of doing so many different things.
Bob is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 59 years, Suzanne Wallace Auscherman, daughter, Wendy Auscherman Reed, son, Andy Auscherman (Natalie) and 4 fabulous grandchildren, Amy, Allie and Drew Auscherman and Cooper Reed. He his also survived by sisters Jene and Janice and brother, Ron. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Greg Auscherman, his sister Joyce Allen and brother Bill. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.
A "Celebration of his Life" will be held at Flanner Buchanan Carmel on Sunday, June 24th, from 3 until 6 P.M. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his name, may be made to MARY RIGG Neighborhood Center, 1920 W. Morris St., Indpls., IN 46221
Arrangements by Indiana Funeral Care.
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"You should have seen him, I alsmost had him to the dock..."
Jim and Chris Wachob
June 24, 2018
Our condolences to you Suzanne and to your entire family on the loss of Bob, he never gave up or gave in. We will miss the humor and stories he always had at the ready. He could always identify a plane by the engine sound long before we could see it and was never wrong (that we know of).
Mostly I think of Bob and Tucker on their adventures on the golf cart watching over the entire neighborhood and reporting back any news. On occasion Bob would pull up from a run through the neighborhood and I would ask, "where's Tucker?". Bob would look down at Tuckers seat and exclaim, oh ****, I'll retrace my path, I know exactly where I went. Tucker would be sitting on a corner waiting for Bob to return every time.
We will miss Bob and his antics, his sense of humor, his youthful attitude, his friendship. We will miss Bob as our Neighbor, in the time we have known him he has touched our hearts and the hearts of so many around us. Our hearts go out to you and your family, we are better people for having known you and Bob.
Jim and Chris
Roy Miller
June 24, 2018
Fair winds and calm seas Bob. You were a good shipmate. And an excellent Air Traffic Controller.
June 23, 2018
GOD speed Bob, great FAA memories!
John Day
Sue Hamilton
June 23, 2018
Bob was a good ma, and very helpful to me getting my car started when I had a low battery, and other around the house problems that I could not do myself. My prayers are with the family and Suzanne.
Jay Hertz
June 22, 2018
Our sincere condolences to your family. My parents often said that being your friends and neighbors on Falcon Lane in the 1960's were the best of times. They would share good memories that brought a laugh or a smile. I hope you will share the good memories you have often. God bless.
June 21, 2018
I would like to extend my condolences to your family. Psalm 121.
Cleve Francoeur
June 21, 2018
I worked many years with Bob, He had a great sense of humor, and a great controller.
He was well liked by his fellow controllers. Or sorrow goes out to the family. Cleve
Derek and Rhonda Danks
June 21, 2018
Wendy and Andy,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that we are thinking about you and your family and praying for your comfort during this time of grief .
June 21, 2018
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Bob's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
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