Fern Elaine (Ausen) Mabry

Fern Elaine Mabry, 86 of Forest Lake, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Windy Acres Assisted Living Center. She was born October 2, 1928 in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Martin and Gertrude (Engel) Ausen.

Fern grew up in Amery and the Balsam Lake area. She married Berl Mabry on July 6, 1949 in Balsam Lake and later moved to Forest Lake, Minnesota in 1958 where together they raised 4 children. Fern retired from Midway Family Physicians in St. Paul as a medical secretary. She loved to dance and was a big fan of Elvis.

Fern is survived by her devoted friend and former husband, John Norton; three sons, Dennis (Andrea), Dana (Cheryl), Dean (Rhonda), one daughter; Lori (Ross Carlson) Mabry-Pasch, ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also survived by two sisters; Lorraine Johnson and June Fossum; one brother, Glen Ausen other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her first husband Berl, Parents, three brothers; Vernon, Wayne, Eugene Ausen, one sister; Isabelle Johnson and one grandson; Christopher Mabry.

A memorial service will be held at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home Monday, April 6, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kraig Keck officiating. Fern’s family will greet guests one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Balsam Lake Cemetery in the spring. Please join the family for a luncheon and continued fellowship at Faith Lutheran Church, Balsam Lake following the service.