More detail on this person: Gary Aus, 64, died on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, while on the trip of a
life-time rafting down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Gary resided in Leavenworth,
building Ausome homes for you. He was born in Fullerton, CA, on Aug. 28, 1947, the son of Millard
and Margaret (Sinnings) Aus. Gary married Christine Tank on Feb. 16, 1985, in Colorado Springs, CO.
He graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Business and he continued his
education later in life when he achieved a Master's Degree from Webster University. He had a
distinguished Army career of over 20 years. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and received
many awards and honors as a helicopter pilot. Gary retired from the Army in 1992 while stationed at
Fort Leavenworth. After retirement, he went on to become a respected member of the community where
he was involved in several business partnerships most recently with Wayne Domann. Gary is a past
president and member of the Kiwanis of Lansing. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of
Leavenworth, where he served as elder and deacon. Gary was a loving husband to Chris Aus and a
loving father to Michael Rosenbaum, Meredith (Aaron) Hunt, and Maggie Aus. He was an adoring
grandfather "Papa" to Ella and Kaylin Hunt. Additional survivors are his nieces, cousins, and aunt
and uncle who will miss greatly. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at the
R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, at the First Presbyterian
Church of Leavenworth. Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church, the Lansing Educational
Foundation, or Carnegie Arts Center.
Published in Kansas City Star on September 24, 2011
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