Charles T. Ausmun

Charles Terrance  Ausmun, age 75 of Creelsboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He is now with his savior Jesus Christ.  Known for his love of God, devotion to his wife, his strength, generosity, an unmistakable presence, he leaves behind a legacy built, not only with tools and grit, but with love and quiet wisdom.

Born on October 19, 1949, Terry was a man of action and heart.  Whether behind the wheel of his tractors, working with his hands, or sharing stories with lifelong friends and family, he lived with purpose and authenticity. He was the kind of man who didn’t need to say much as his actions spoke volumes.

Terry proudly served his country in the United States Army, including more that a year of overseas service during the Vietnam War.

He is proceeded in death by his father and mother, Dick Ausmun and Wanda Mae Ausmun.  He is survived by his wife, Sherry Ausmun; daughters, Melody Waldroupe, of Alaska, Melissa and Jeremy Wenninger, of Ohio, Shawna and Josh Slaven, of Ohio; grandchildren, Haley and Jake Simes, Kristopher Johnson, Aqua Johnson, Serenity Johnson, Odessa Johnson, Izabella Wenninger, Jeremiah Wenninger; great grandchildren, Braelynn Johnson and Oakleigh Johnson; special neighbors and friends, David and Carol Holt, Jerry and Maxine Perkins, and Adam, Jessica, Andrew and Ayden; and his loving cats, Miss Mink and Miss Gregorella.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 16, 2025, at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro, Ohio. Funeral services will take place at 1:00 p.m. following visitation on Tuesday September 16th. Burial, with Military Honors presented by the Highland County Honor Guard, will follow services in the Hillsboro Cemetery.

Local obituary courtesy of Bernard Funeral Home.

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