Bruce Phillip Ausmus

May 28,1933 ~ April 8, 2024

Bruce is survived by his wife of 66 years, Louise Ausmus of Kennewick, WA, Daughter Vauna Culver (John), Kennewick, WA, Sons Charles Ausmus, Kaleva, MI, Kerby Gamble (Leah), Fernwood, ID, Robert Gamble (Janet), Stanwood, WA. GEight Grandchildren, thirteen Great-Grandchildren and one Great-Great Grand Child. Longtime family friends Luis Rivas, Rita Davis and Les & Mary Sousley. Bruce is preceded in death by son Kenneth Gamble and daughter Tanda Gamble-Ausmus, his parents and 3 brothers.

Bruce served 4 years in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Korea and Japan. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his Grandchildren and Great Grand Children.

Special thanks to Chaplaincy Hospice, Kennewick, WA and the Emergency Room staff at Trios.

Graveside service will be held at Riverview Heights Cemetery, 1200 S. Olympia St, Kennewick, WA April 16, 2024 at 11:00am. Celebration of Life and reception at the Finley Grange 223005 E. Main St., Kennewick, WA.

In lieu of flowers, please buy a meal for a veteran and his or her family.