Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Friday in Baker Chapel at First United Methodist Church in Grand Prairie.
Robert was born June 1, 1917, in Ardmore, Okla., to Samuel Edward Ausmus Sr. and Jacklyne Quinette Hill.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Sammie Janice Sanders Ausmus; son, Joe David Ausmus; daughter, Dale Ausmus Vickery; and granddaughter, Amanda Harris Bourgeois.
Survivors: Left to cherish his memory are his son, Russell Ausmus; daughter, Sammie Ausmus Walker and husband, Don Walker; daughter, Joan Ausmus Ponzio and husband, Robert Ponzio; grandchildren, Kelli Bishop, David Ausmus, Lori Smith, Kimberly Ausmus, Jessica Rogers, Casey Ausmus, Lezlie Waller, Stephen Walker and Rachel Hatch; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home 733 Dalworth St. Grand Prairie, Texas.
