Garland J. Ausloos, 59, Plainfield, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 at home.
He is survived by his wife: Paula, Plainfield; two daughters: Kay, Plainfield; Robyn, Milwaukee; one son: Wade (Corinna), Dixon, CA; and one granddaughter: Peyton. He is further survived by two brothers: Paul Ausloos (Lil) and Gary Ausloos (Shelly), Green Bay; two sisters: Janet Kern, Green Bay; and Karen Greiling (Neil), Maribel. Additionally, he is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Gar grew up in Green Bay and attended Preble High School, where he excelled at football and wrestling. He attended UW-Oshkosh and received a Bachelor's Degree in physical education and driver's education. He and his wife moved to Plainfield in 1980 where Gar was employed at Tri-County Area School District. Throughout his 31-year career he held many positions, including phy. ed. teacher, driver's education teacher, football coach, wrestling coach, athletic director, wrestling referee, and club advisor. He also taught driver's education at S.P.A.S.H. in Steven's Point and Tomorrow River School District in Amherst. Gar also taught motorcycle safety courses at Mid-State Technical College.
In 1984, he opened 4-Star Driving School, which he operated in addition to his high school teaching. He served all of Central Wisconsin teaching adults, handicapped and teens to drive.
He belonged to the Plainfield Lion's Club for a number of years, a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, and contributed to many charitable causes in the community. He was a 30-year member of Wisconsin Driver Education Association.
Gar loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed every season of the year in the outdoors and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Anthony J. and Florence Ausloos, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Plainfield. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 11 from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 12. Visitation will be 9-10:45 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established at Plainfield Community Bank in Plainfield. The money will fund a scholarship in Gar's memory to help needy students fund their driver's education.
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