Steve W. Auslander, DMD, 69, of Bardstown, died Monday, June 30, 2014, at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville. He was born Dec. 11, 1944, in Louisville. He was owner of Dr. Auslander Family Dentistry, a member of Kentucky Dental Association, Louisville Dental Association, the Flaget Advisory Board, and director of the Nelson County Community Clinic. He was inducted into the Nelson County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame in January of 2014 and a member of Temple Shalom.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lilo Behr and David D. Auslander; and a sister, Gail Auslander Zemon.
Survivors include his wife, Janine Auslander, of Bardstown; a daughter, Sheila Auslander Noth (Imre), of Chicago; three grandchildren, Alex Noth, Ava Noth, and Ike Noth; a brother, Michael B. Auslander, DVM, (Lee Ann), of Louisville; an aunt, Ellen Bizer; three nieces, Alana Auslander-Price (Jon), Rachel Mather, and Marissa Auslander; a nephew, Adam Mather (Martha); two great-nieces, Jada and Abigail; a great-nephew, Lewis; and a cousin, Lynn Bizer-DeMarco (Gino).
The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Barlow Funeral Home. Rabbi Stanley Miles will officiate.
Visitation 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Barlow Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may go to Ida and Bernhard Behr Holocaust Memorial Education Fund at the Jewish Community Center or a charity of your choice.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Kentucky Standard from Jul. 1 to Jul. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Steve Auslander

26 Entries

Gail Mays

June 25, 2025

Fine fine gentleman!!! Knew him briefly many years ago.....

MichaelE Harris

June 25, 2025

Steve and I used to have lunch together every Thursday. He was Jewish, Democrat, U of L fan. I am Christian, Republican, U of K fan. We agreed only on the fact that both of us were conservative fiscally!! We often discussed religion, politics, and sports---almost never agreeing on anything, but always willing to listen to the other point of view---and even occasionally learning something from the other. I loved Steve, and still miss him. The world was a better place when he was alive---even though he was wrong most of the time!!!

Joe Masterson

July 3, 2023

A True Gentleman and Friend We miss you Buddy

Michael Harris

June 25, 2023

It is hard to believe it has been 9 years since Steve passed. I still miss him and the lunches we enjoyed together. We would have had some very interesting conversations about the state of the country during these 9 years!!! I miss you, my friend!! Mike Harris

joe masterson

June 26, 2019

We miss Steve a lot He was a good man and friend Joe & Renate Masterson

Michael Harris

June 25, 2019

Steve was one of the few genuinely GOOD people I have known. We used to have lunch together once a week, every week. Steve was politically liberal, Jewish, and a U of L fan; I was politically conservative, Christian, and a U of KY fan. We constantly talked politics, religion, and sports---rarely agreed on anything (except when we talked fiscal issues--we were both conservative on that), but NEVER disparaged each other or our ideas, and NEVER got angry with each other. I learned a lot from Steve about Judiasm, how to love people, how to respect another point of view. He was one of my very best friends---and I miss him a lot. While he was alive he did far more than his part to make it a better world!!!!!!

Judith Lund

July 21, 2014

Remembering Dr Auslander fondly and always appreciated his gentle and calming manner as my dentist in Bardstown when I was a young girl. God bless,
Judith Lund (daughter of Hugh and Juanita Kirtley)

Mara Burke

July 7, 2014

Steve Auslander was the father of my college roommate, Sheila. Sheila was lucky to have such a father! As Sheila's friend, I benefited from his abundant humor and good fatherly advice. My life is the better for having known Sheila's dad, Steve. I will never forget his kindness, joy-filled humor, excellent social graces, the attitude of calm he brought to even trying tasks such as moving Sheila out of a college apartment, and last but not least, his charming southern accent.

Amy Hutchinson Zucker

July 7, 2014

As Dr. Steve always said to me as I departed his office, "Shalom!" He was a remarkable and humble man. Let us think about what he taught us. Shalom!

matthew murray

July 7, 2014

steve and is family were extremely kind people.as knowing steve as my dentist.,also my neighbors growing up.lilo and dave lived next to us murrays a long time. unfortunately my parents are gone. i will miss all of them very much.

Shari and Marty Baker

July 6, 2014

Janine, I can't believe Steve is gone. He was one of the nicest guys I've ever known. We will miss him and want you to know that our hearts are with you and the family.

Diane Keene Nelson

July 6, 2014

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Bardstown has lost a fine citizen and true gentleman.

July 3, 2014

Steve Auslander was one of the nicest people I have ever known. He was the "go to guy" for virtually any question all the way through school. Unfortunaely our lives didn't cross paths as often as we would have liked but whenever we met it was like we had only been apart a few days. His passing will leave a huge hole in the world. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Jack & Barbara Brown

Thomas Masterson

July 3, 2014

Steve was my dentist until his retirement he was always kind and a joy to talk with. We both had a like for a little know comedian Dave Allen and i know he will be taking in a show in heaven. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

Al and Mary Ann Bowling

July 2, 2014

Dr. Steve Auslander was the best dentist ever. Bardstown has lost a gracious
citizen.

Taylorsville Lake

Joe Dickerson

July 2, 2014

I was Steve's volunteer helper for getting his "yacht" in and out of Taylorsville Lake, which was an adventure each time. He was a much better dentist than he was a ship's captain, but thoroughly enjoyable to be around even if you had to fish him out of the lake after slipping off the yacht. Hope to meet up with my Jewish buddy in an afterlife. Shalom aleikhem, Steve. Joe Dickerson

July 2, 2014

Auslander Family,

I am so incredibly sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Auslander. My deepest sympathies to you all. He will not soon be forgotten. What a wonderful family you all are.

Sincerely,

Brooks Smith

Darla Highfield

July 2, 2014

Every time I smile, I am quickly reminded of Dr. Steve's impact on my life. Since I was a small child, until my early twenties I was fortunate to be one of Dr. Steve's patients, & it was during those years that I grew to know his kindness, generosity, compassion & his penchant for silly jokes. He truly was an extraordinary man, whom I admired very much. No doubt, Dr. Steve made this world a better place. I will miss him, but will be forever grateful for the gift of my smile & appreciation for silly jokes. Rest in peace Dr. Auslander.

James and Carol Gossett

July 2, 2014

For almost 40 years our family has been blessed by the friendship and treatment of Dr. Steven Auslander. We will miss his smile, his caring attitude and his company.

Laura (Thompson) Cozine

July 1, 2014

Dr Auslander and Janine were former neighbors of mine and the most gracious friends to us. Steve was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly by many people.
- Laura ( Thompson ) Cozine.

Laurie Bradford

July 1, 2014

Dr Auslander has been a wonderful friend to our family. He was a mensch and will be missed. My condolences to all.

July 1, 2014

We will miss a great friend and citizen,

Dave and Polly Johnson

Gayle Greenwood

July 1, 2014

I remember you and Steve were so gracious to Mother. I also know the friendship you all shared with Gloria and Al. May the love of family and friends help comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Joel Sonnheim

July 1, 2014

I have known Steve since the 1960's, one of my dearest friends. We shared many life experiences together. I don't know of a kinder, more generous, more well-liked person. If you could judge a man by his friendships, he would be KING! He had a joke for every occasion. The world was made better because of his tireless volunteering for which he never asked credit. It was my honor to have had him as a friend and will miss him forever.

Judith Swift Williams

July 1, 2014

Mr. Auslander was my 7 grade science teacher at Western Middle School in LOUISVILLE. He was a bright light in a young girls life. I became a teacher in Louisville for 30 years., after his example. Rest in peace, Mr. Auslander!

Michael Harris

June 30, 2014

I have known Steve since 1975 and consider him one of my closest friends. He was one of the best men I have been privileged to know and I will miss him. Goodbye dear friend!!!

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