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for LeVayne Rauser
Josh Bauer
April 19, 2022
You know I just Googled you today out of curiosity. You were a great teacher, and when speaking of such things I am left with a feeling of deep gratitude for the time and patience that goes into being an educator. You were very special to me sir. You made me laugh, and taught me that it´s okay to fail at things if you keep trying. I believe it was the Tuba then you told me that even if I wanted to give up on it for lack of ability, I was very good at carrying it and that it was heavy and for a child it was quite a feat. Made me feel good, I appreciated both the sentiment, and the humor of it. Made me proud to do it. So thank you Mr. Rauser. I´d hoped to drop you a line and thank you, but I believe this to be similar-the important thing is that you know I am very grateful for teachers like you. As you are gone please know that I appreciated it, and hold you in high esteem. You were a great teacher. Rest In Peace sir.
Jenise Rauser
July 13, 2019
Miss you every day. Cant wait to go to sleep and hopefully have a dream with you in it. Miss all the family getting together here & in Lodi. I miss everything about you! Love you Dad
August 18, 2011
IT'S BEEN JUST OVER A MONTH SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE, IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY TO ME, WE ALL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. WAIT FOR ME. I LOVE YOU!!!
SOUP.
August 17, 2011
I LOVE YOU!!! DON'T FORGET THAT!!!!
July 30, 2011
I worked with LeVayne at Rosedale school since 1972. He loved teaching music and I am sure made a great impression on his students. Such a great guy! I know he loved his children so much and was proud of them. Sorry to his family for this tragedy!
July 28, 2011
It has been a long time coming, but the kids finally joined in marriage to make us all one big happy family. It is so sad that we didn't have many more years to enjoy the family gatherings. Jan Woodruff
Jenise Rauser
July 25, 2011
Thank you ALL for sharing your memories. Dad, I love you so much & miss you too. I remeber all the tails of your students, riding budies & coffee friends. I still have to stop myself from calling to ask for help on fixing something in my house. Give big hugs to the others up there. LOVE YOU!!!
July 24, 2011
I LOVE YOU D.B.
SOUPY
Grady Walls
July 23, 2011
Sorry to hear that Kern County has lost another of its music pioneers. HS bands and their directors are usually more in the spotlight but the work done by hard working, dedicated elementary/junior high music teachers like LeVayne Rauser should never be forgotten!
Laura Levingston
July 21, 2011
As a student at Rosedale School from kindergarten through eight grade, I have many fond memories of Mr. Rauser. I can remember walking into the auditorium for music and the music books we learned from. The flutophones we all had lessons in. He must have had a lot of patience! He even drove the bus a time or two. Thank you Mr Rauser for being a part of my life and instilling in me a love of music!
Patrick Ryan
July 20, 2011
I have known Levayne and Marilyn Rauser for 35 years. I enjoyed the wonderful rides we took together and many evenings of laughter. As a motorcycle store owner, Levayne would drop buy often to say hello or have his motorcycle serviced. A wonderful sense of humor and an incredible love of motorcycles (and music teaching) is just a part of the LEGACY of this wonderful man. I am saddened by his loss but smile knowing I'll see him again in heaven.......Pat Ryan, WE LOVE MOTORCYCLES, formerly Ryan Kawasaki.....
Randy & Lori Davenport
July 20, 2011
Rest in peace uncle Levayne. We love you and you will be missed deeply by everyone in our family.
Jenifer May-lyn Wilkins
July 20, 2011
Rest In Peace Uncle Levayne, You were loved by us all. Yes, it will be hard for us all to get over your loss, but we all have wonderful memories that we will cherish forever in our hearts.. I'm going to miss sitting down and you telling me your experiences being a middle school teacher. All of the stories of how the children acted(: You will always be loved and never forgotten. You were a wonderful a wonderful but most of all a WONDERFUL uncle. I love you<3
Becky Regier Wilkinson
July 20, 2011
I was in the 2nd grade when Mr. Rauser came to Rosedale School. The songs I learned in classroom music and choir are still in my head and continue to be some of my favorites. He taught me to sing harmony which I still enjoy. My condolences to the family as your memories run far deeper than mine. He will surely be missed.
Evelyn Turney
July 20, 2011
RIP Levayne~
I will miss our annual Bishop trip and coffee on Thursdays, You touched so many lives, and to Marilyn we will always be here for anything you may need.
Michelle Mendenhall
July 20, 2011
Mr. Rauser taught me how to play the clarinet and was my band teacher for 5 years. He always made band so much fun. He was a great teacher and I have thought of him often over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Natalie Penner
July 19, 2011
I'm sorry to hear that Mr. Rauser passed away this week. He was a joyful and dedicated teacher. I always enjoyed being in his class playing clarinet in 4th-8th grade at Rosedale Middle School. I think it was called Rosedale Union while I was there. I learned a lot from him and I will never forget his enthusiasm. :) He will be missed!
Natalie (Gillett) Penner
Clayton Eutsler
July 19, 2011
To the Rauser Family, I will never forget the times spent at Rosemary's going toe to toe with Levayne in sarcastic jabs with eachother, and the days of sitting in his chair in the living room watching t.v. while Marilyn and Levayne played some dice game with my parents for hours on end. i love and miss him already, My heart goes out to Marilyn and the rest of the family. Have long rides forever my friend, God bless.
Karie Clark (Edwards)
July 19, 2011
Brian & Jenise, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Praying for your family.
July 19, 2011
LeVayne, we will all miss you at Thursday morning breakfast.The smiles and the teasing.Will always remember you teasing me in Bishop about my ugly fishing hat....
Ron Bruno
July 19, 2011
To the Rauser Family:
I was a High School classmate of Levayne's and am very sorry to hear of his passing.I have many fond memories of our days in the Lodi High Band. My sympathy to all of you.
Greg Ketchum
July 19, 2011
To Maryln and all the Rauser family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Rauser, as he liked to be known, always had a warm handshake and something funny to say when we'd get together for rides with the BSR. He and I had similar riding styles, fast enough to enjoy the wind in the face and slow enough to be safe. you could usually find us in the back of the pack enjoying the scenery and stopping often to enjoy everyones company. Rauser could be counted on to stop what he was doing to help when a friend needed it. I will miss him, but will remember him always.
Neosk Miller
July 19, 2011
Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father-in-law. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Neosk (your PXP family)
Michael Jones
July 19, 2011
Mr. Ruaser you where one of the teachers a person never forgets. Even though i graduated from Rosedale School in 1981, I can close my eyes and remember you as a tough teacher who cared for the kids and your love of music. God Bless!
Ted/Lisa Meraz
July 19, 2011
Wow, What can I say Rauser was a great guy and a wonderful neighbor for over 14yrs... I raised all three of my children right on Arthur Ave cul-de-sac. I think my kids drove him crazy over hitting the garage door with baseball,soccer balls,rocks!!! He always sat on his front porch in the evening enjoying the neighborhood. He'll be missed at the yearly Toy run to the fair grounds, with Maryln waving to everyone on the corner.. Such a loss to his family, but Im sure leaves wonderful memories to us all who had the pleasure of knowing him!!!
Katilyn Wilkins
July 19, 2011
Rest in peace Uncle LeVayne..You will be missed but always in my heart. Your neice Katilyn
Marty Goatcher-Jones
July 19, 2011
Brian, Your father will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayer are sent your way. Love Always
E. M. Golz
July 19, 2011
To the Rauser Family:
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May all your happy memories be brighter then the sorrow you are feeling now.
Randy DiFrancesco
July 19, 2011
RIP. MR RAUSER. You will always be remembered
GODSPEED!
"Yosemite" Tom Rabe
July 19, 2011
Sad to get the news of my friend LeVayne's passing. Let us hope there is a good Honda repair shop in the hereafter or St. Peter will never hear the end of it. RIP you big lug nut; you had a big heart and we will miss it.
Debbie Wiles
July 19, 2011
Max and I send our love and prayers to you all.
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