Donald Keith Ausemus. 95, of St. Anthony, died Feb. 4, 2026, in Arden Hills. Don was born in Minneapolis to Dr. Elmer Ausemus and Wincel Crocker Ausemus.
After graduating from Murray High School, Don earned a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University and a master’s degree from Macalester College. Don served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 until 1955.
After his service discharge, Don began a 40-year career with the St. Paul Public Schools, working first as a teacher and later as a secondary school principal.
Before joining Faith United Methodist Church in St. Anthony, Don was a longtime member of the St. Anthony Park United ­Methodist Church. Don was an active member of the NE Metro Golden K Kiwanis Club, tutoring elementary students for 20 years, helping at the Roseville Keystone Food Shelf, as well as volunteering with Meals on Wheels. His lifetime passion was fly fishing for trout.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and daughters, Suzanne Welstad and Dawn Furse. He is survived by his wife Nancy Nielsen and daughter Kim Funk of Louis­ville, Kentucky, nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials can be given to NE Metro Golden K Kiwanis, 2661 Civic Center Drive, Roseville, MN 55113 or to the donor’s charity of choice.