William Aumen

WILLIAM MARTIN AUMEN, CWO3, Ret., age 76, of Manassas, Virginia died Friday, October 16, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Aumen honorably served our country for 23 years in the United States Army, in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star and one of the first ever to receive the Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Insignia. Mr. Aumen was very active in the American Legion Post 10, where he served as Commander for three consecutive years. Mr. Aumen was the owner/operator of Walnut Hill Farm, his dream, where he boarded horses and was a member of numerous horse associations. He avidly supported local community organizations including the Prince William County Police Department Mounted Unit by donating the use of his horses for police patrols, ceremonial events and as a means to enhance public relations between the police department and the community. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years Joy Aumen; his children Sharon Hanke (Butch) of Baltimore, MD, Jeffrey Aumen (Darby) of Parkton, MD, Colleen Amra of Gainesville, VA, and Karen Cedor (Ronald) of Nokesville, VA. Also surviving are his grandchildren Amy Hanke, Scott Aumen, Daniel Aumen, LCPL Jay Amra, LCPL Faris Amra, Stasha Amra, Chelsey Hughes, Caitlin Hughes; his great-grandchildren Gabriel Aumen, Bradey Aumen; and his beloved friend Chainsaw. The family would like to extend many thanks to the staff of Capital Hospice and to their friends at the American Legion, Manassas, Post 10. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 7:00-9:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 21, 2009. A full military Interment will take place 9:00 A.M., Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers or contributions to Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109 or to the American Legion, Robert Vincent McMaugh Memorial Post 10, 9950 Cockrell Road, Manassas, VA 20109 in memory of William Martin Aumen. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.

William Aumen

November 11, 1932 - October 16, 2009