Robert Fred Ausnehmer

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Robert (Bob) Ausnehmer, 90, beloved husband of Betty Barr Ausnehmer, died Saturday, March 18, 2017. A native of Youngstown, OH, Bob was a son of the late Fred H. and Margaret E. Ausnehmer. He lived in Aiken, SC since October 2005. He was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church. Bob worked in the Panama Canal Zone, first as a police officer and then as a Powerhouse Control Operator, retiring after 32 years of service. He was also a WWII Navy Veteran. Survivors beside his wife, are step-sons James A. Barr Sr., Peter J. Barr, Jr., Sean (Charity) A. Barr, Wanda Barr, loving ex-daughter-in-law, six step-grandsons, one step-granddaughter, two great-granddaughters, all of Aiken; three cousins, Mary Hollowell, Dotham, AL, Ida Gifford, Orem, UT and Margaret Edwards, Cedar Hill, UT. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a stepson, Robert Earl Barr (surviving wife Mary Lee), Victoria, TX. He had many interests. Bob was an avid golfer, saltwater fisherman, expert marksman, a Mason in the Canal Zone, he enjoyed flying his plane, and was a Ham radio operator. Bob loved people and many social events, especially going to church. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Millbrook Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Phillip Dunn and the Rev. Donald Pope officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Millbrook Baptist Church Missions, 223 South Aiken Blvd SE Aiken, SC 29803. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Fred Ausnehmer, please visit our flower store.