Robert Henry Rauch
Robert Henry Rauch
Robert Henry Rauch
December 14, 1932 – November 6, 2018
Montezuma, Iowa | Age 85
Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran
Robert Henry Rauch passed away Tuesday morning, November 6, 2018 at the Montezuma Specialty Care in Montezuma. He was born December 14, 1932 east of Deep River, the son of Henry and Laura (Meyer) Rauch.
Robert attended St. John’s Lutheran school near Victor before graduating from Deep River in May of 1950.
On February 11, 1956 Robert was united in marriage to Phyllis Sanders at St. John’s Lutheran church parsonage near Victor. To this union two children were born, Steven and Diane.
Robert served in the Korean war.
After serving his country, he then worked in the construction industry until he retired in 2000.
Robert was a member of the Fuller-Sarvis American Legion Post No. 507 in Barnes City and the Barnes City United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, watching the St. Louis cardinals and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Robert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Phyllis of Barnes City, IA; his children: Steve (& LeeAnn) Rauch of Springfield, MO and Diane (& Mike) Henry of Barnes City; three Grandchildren: Amanda (& Jeff) Meyers of Fairbank, IA, Jennifer (& Jonathan) McGuire of Barnes City, and Wesley Henry of Barnes City; five great-grandchildren: Abby and Ally Parker, Amy and Addy Meyers, and Curtis McGuire; a brother, Lavern (& Irveen) Rauch of Montezuma; sisters-in-law, Zelda Rauch of Oskaloosa, and Lareta Sanders of New Sharon; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Laura Rauch; his sister, Carolyn Grier; and a brother, Lavone Rauch.
Memorial services will be held this Spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fuller-Sarvis American Legion Post #507 and sent to Holland-Coble Funeral Home, P.O. Box 727, Montezuma, IA 50171 in care of Robert Rauch.
