Jerome D. Rauch

Jerome D. Rauch, 83, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Christian Care Retirement Community following an extended illness. He was born on May 5, 1936 in Berne to Jay A. and Mabel M. (Groh) Rauch. He was married on June 6, 1954 in Bluffton to Virginia L. Neuenschwander.

A 1954 graduate of Berne High School, he was a farmer for many years. He also worked at Franklin Electric for 10 years and was the owner operator of Music Manor for many years. In addition, he worked for the Indiana Department of Transportation for 25 years serving in many key positions. He retired in 1995. He drove school bus for Bluffton Harrison Schools for 17 years. He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church.

He was an accomplished musician and had the ability to play many instruments. He had a love for music, and many knew him as the local piano tuner. He enjoyed traveling and going on bus trips with his wife and family camping trips.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Cindy (Stan) Geisel of Bluffton; two sons, Jerry (Kathy) Rauch of Bluffton; and Michael (Susan) Rauch of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson.

Visitation was from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 at Goodwin - Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton and one hour prior to the 10:00 a.m. funeral service on Wednesday, May 29 at Bluffton North Apostolic Christian Church in Bluffton. Officiating was Steve Ringger and Doyle Frauhiger.

Memorials may be made to Christian Care Retirement Community.

Arrangements provided by Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Online condolences may be made at www.thegmcfamily.com.