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1936
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2013
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Richard Rautenberg Obituary
Richard graduated from Yuma High School in 1953. He was self employed and owner of Dick's 25 hour Towing and Dick's Auto Salvage. His hobbies included auto racing which he won 508 dirt track wins and was inducted into the Arizona Motorsports Hall of Fame. He played and sponsored slow pitch softball and loved to fish.
Richard is survived by his wife, Kathryn Blohm; daughter, Senaca Shane Nunn of Tucson, AZ; stepsons, Bryan Blohm of Yuma, AZ and Scott Kido of Flagstaff, AZ; brother, Warren Rautenberg of Yuma, AZ; two grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Richard was preceded in death by his father, Max Rautenberg; mother, Mildrid Rautenberg; brother, Eddie Rautenberg and son, Kent Rautenberg.
Visitation will be held at Johnson Mortuary on Friday, June 21, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Brian Claar, Director of Music Ministries at Sierra Vista Church.
Pallbearers will be Dean Burrows, Randy Hoeft, Jerry Cullison, Jim Whitner, Henry Hernandez and Marvin Rather. Honorary Pallbearers are Carl Greenwell, Bob Horton, Roy Rant, Pat Kilduff, Dick Byrd and Bryan Blohm.
Memorial Donations may be made to Hospice Compassus or YRMC Cancer Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Rautenberg
Colleen Langewisch
June 26, 2013
I think previous comments have pretty well covered the bases! Better late than never - there should be a proclamation issued for a Dick Rautenberg Day. My sympathy to family.
June 23, 2013
Kathy, I'm sorry for your loss,their are no words to comfort but god finds ways to make the pain in your heart easier, tho the memory will never leave but god is with him, he will take good care of this wonderful man of yours forever peace,love Ellen Marler
Jim Pell
June 23, 2013
Suzann and I want to express our condolences to Dick's family. The YHS Class of '53 lost two of its valued members this past week, Dick and Andy Ahuro. As with my friend and classmate, Jim Bright, I knew Dick for more than 60 years. I had great respect his business acumen, but more importantly, I appreciated his generousity and humbleness.
Respectively,
Jim R. Pell
YHS Class of '53
Cindy Lauritzen
June 23, 2013
You will be greatly missed,,, seems ALL THE GREAT ONES are gone NOW!
Sharon Roach
June 22, 2013
Kathy you're in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.
Bryanna blohm
June 22, 2013
Even know I was your step granddaughter I still thought of you as my biological granddaughter. I miss you and so does all of your other family. ?
William Burns
June 22, 2013
Did not know you real well except for the race track, we raced in the same division. my thoughts and prayers go out to your family, going to miss you. William Burns #95 sportsman division.
Christy (Kissel) Russell
June 22, 2013
RIP You were a very talented man, great race car driver and business man. You are now at your checkered flag in the sky. My thoughts & prayers go to the family and friends.
Audrey Giles
June 22, 2013
Dick you were a great Uncle to the kids. Even though you were no longer part of their family, you always treated them the same and they always looked forward to seeing you. You were a great inspiration.
Loma Clark
June 22, 2013
With love and sympathy to all of Dick's family, our hearts are broken for you. Rest in peace Dick.
Phil & Loma Clark
June 22, 2013
With love and sympathy on the passing of such a great man. Rest in peace Dick.
Phil & Loma Clark
Karen & Larry Lord
June 22, 2013
A wonderful and giving man gone too soon. Thanks for all you did for the people of Yuma.
Eva
June 22, 2013
Dear dick, thank you so much for all the Nice things we did with you. You Were the best tour guide of
Yuma, lutes casino, curtines,.... Your license plates in our hallway, your generousity. We Were so lucky to spend some quality time with you last april. We Will miss you. The belgians Greg eva Olivia valentina
Michele Ewing
June 22, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Noelle
June 21, 2013
God Bless him!
June 21, 2013
Brent & Lora Dana
We'll miss you! You were a very special guy!
Robert Rhodes
June 21, 2013
RIP Dick.Lots of great memories standing around talking cars with you,Kent and your brothers.You gave a young kid a real passion for racing.
June 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kathy in your loss of such a kind and generous man-he will always be remembered by his many, many friends.
Hugs from Garry and Dorothy!
Alice Chiefer Beck-Williams
June 21, 2013
Yuma has lost a true Diamond in the community. May you rest in peace and enjoy that oval dirt track in heaven!! May your family find comfort and strength in fond memories.
Jim & Nancy Matheson
June 21, 2013
I knew Dick for 40 years - a better friend could not be found. He will be greatly missed. Out sympathy to the family.
Rene Painter
June 21, 2013
May God bless all that have been left behind by this Great man comfort you during your time of grief! It was such a pleasure knowing you and your many kindnesses Dick may you rest in peace and have a joyful reunion with those that have passed before you! ~ David & Rene Painter
Jim and Vicki Kerley
June 21, 2013
Miz Cathy, our sympathy to you and Mr. Rautenberg's family.
Bobbie C.
June 21, 2013
Thank you for leaving a legacy as powerful and meaningful as you have. I only know you through your daughter Seneca, you did a great job of living while you were alive and we could all learn from your legacy. Thank you and may you rest in peace. Seneca and family, condolences to you and continue his legacy through your love.
June 21, 2013
Our deepest condolances to the Rautenberg Family. May God Bless you all and comfort you during this difficult time.
Jose Matus & Family
June 21, 2013
I was very saddned when I heard the news but I know you are in a much better place and no longer in pain! I had the pleasure to meet you and get to know you better while we were both recovering at the Yuma Rehab Hospital. You were always smiling and found a way to make even those of us patients who were in pain laugh, thank you for that! I remember sneaking out of our rooms,cruising in our wheelchairs to watch the world series in the little cafeteria room...trying to get one of the nurses to bring us a beer and popcorn..haha! You will be missed and my prayers go out to your family and friends. Until we meet again....
God Bless,
Jennifer~Yuma, AZ
June 20, 2013
I remember the good times over the years, of knowing Dick, He was a friend a helper, and reached out to many of us around town over the years.
Ed and Eileen Wood.
Taipei Taiwan.
Roy &Cheryl Grant
June 20, 2013
A very caring, generous man! A good friend who will be missed a great deal.
Larry Wheeler
June 20, 2013
Dick, if anyone deserves a holiday named after them you do, Yuma could use a " Dick Rautenberg Day." For me. the day that most represents your life is the 4th of July, for the Independence, freedom, assisting, helping others, the list goes on and on and let us not forget some fireworks also. You have meant so much to so many, for so long that while we will mourn your loss we will keep you alive in our hearts and the stories that we pass along to each other. RIP my friend.
Jerry Stafford
June 20, 2013
Dick, you will be missed by more people than you ever thought possible.
Charlie Brumback
June 20, 2013
Deacon, you were always such a true friend, and a truly, good man. You were a great boss for so many years, and I will always appreciate all you taught me, and did for me. The loss of Kent was hard, your loss is also.....The family is in my prayers....May GOD give them strength to endure the pain of your loss...
Kenny Morris
June 20, 2013
To the Rautenberg Family,
Please accept our condolences. Dick used to tow most of the seized vehicles for the Border Patrol back in the day. He always had a smile on his face and always had cold water or sodas for the BP Agents when he responded to our calls. A nice man to many who will no doubt be rewarded for his efforts here on earth. May you rest in peace.
Kenny and Becky Morris
Roswell, New Mexico
Yolanda Vasgas
June 20, 2013
Uncle Dick, I wish i had had the opportuntity to let you know how much you where a part of sharping my life as a child. Having never known my own father, you where all I really knew of a true and love family. (Aunt Barbara and cousin Kent) It was so musch fun to be part of a lovely family, laughing,and silly things. I remember the races, riding in the tow truck, dinner out. the pool, but more importantly this bad leroy brown cadillac. I will truly miss him, but he is now with Kent at the stock car races in Heaven. Love you Uncle Dick
Stacey & Alan Swain
June 20, 2013
Thank you for being a wonderful Uncle and the link I needed to keep my Dad's memory alive. We will miss you, and hope you are having a drink and talking about good times with Dad (Eddie) and Kent. We love you.
Jacky (Jones) Mader
June 20, 2013
The memories I have of Dick as I was growing up are great memories. Dick was one hell of a man! Yuma lost a legend, but Heaven gained a racer! Dick you're an amazing man and you touched so many lives around you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything that you have done for my family. I am glad I got to tell you in person, that one last time. Rest in peace Deacon!
Jim Bright
June 20, 2013
Dick was a good and true friend to the very end. We knew each other for over sixty years since we were classmates in high school at Yuma Hi. Class of '53. Throughout the years we shared many good times and laughs. I will always treasure the memories.
You are in God's gracious and loving hands now. May you rest in peace forever my friend.
June 20, 2013
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Mel
Laura Rather
June 20, 2013
The Rautenberg family
what can one say about Deacon Didk he was one of a kind. I think if he decides to race in Heaven my husband,Bill, will be ready to build him an engne.
R I P
Flagg Family
June 20, 2013
R.I.P prayers to family!
The Jones kids with the one and only Deacon Dick! <3
Tamra Jones
June 20, 2013
My heart breaks knowing that your gone, but am certain you are in a much better place. I know you were a very very dear friend to my Dad and I can't not remember a time where I didn't know you, that is probably because I have known you my entire life! Give Kent a big ol' hug for everyone and have fun on the dirt track in the sky!! Rest in Peace Dick -- you deserve it!! <3 <3
Robert Yanes
June 20, 2013
Until we meet again thank you for being a wonderful part of my life and super great Uncle. I will miss you terribly! Love Bobby
Kyla Smith
June 20, 2013
Dick - You will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts.
Jack Puckett
June 20, 2013
Deacon Dick you will be extremely missed by all you helped. God went all out when he created you!
June 20, 2013
RIP Richard. Only knew you from afar, but knew your folks at First Church while growing up. They were wonderful people so know you were too.
Ken Lee
Shelly 'Landin' Holman
June 20, 2013
When I was very young I remember running around the junk yard playing sword fights with car antennas. Mr. Rautenberg was a long time fixture in my family as his son Kent and my father Mike Landin were very good friends. Dick was a one of a kind person with love that could build bridges that know no boundaries. I will always remember silver dollars and the smell of cigars. May he always rest in peace on a oval dirt track.
Linda Kottenbrook
June 20, 2013
Deacon, you were rhe best. In every way.
Daniel Mitchell
June 20, 2013
Dick will be missed by a lot of people. I have a lot of memories of him during my time with the AHP and after. He was a kind and giving individual who was always ready to help someone in need.
Helen Horton
June 20, 2013
I send hugs and prayers to your family,Seneca.
Dawn M. Brown (Shipp)
June 20, 2013
Thank you for always being such a great friend to the Shipp family Dick. We always considered you and Seneca family. You blessed us with such compassion and love. My father Jim Shipp was so grateful to call you a friend for so many wonderful years...so from all the guys at " Shipps auto Salvage" and my family out here in Texas, you will be missed but never ever forgotten. Rest in peace friend...
ROBERT CONTI
June 20, 2013
Your Passing saddens me my friend! Christianity assures me it is humane!I know love and appreciate our times together our friendship afforded us and so I will remiss in that as a remnant of my precious memories of YOU!!
Kimi Homer
June 20, 2013
Deacon, you're an amazing man, evident in your daughter. I only met you a couple of times but could instantly see that spark and sparkle that you gave to Seneca. What a legacy you leave behind and such a positive influence on a community, further reaching than you probably were aware of. I'm honored to have met you; may God grant you peace.
Tracie Nunnaley-Davis
June 19, 2013
Mr. Rautenberg, I knew you back when I was very little showing horses with Seneca. Being so little I never got to know you very well, but I can say growing up in Yuma I feel like I knew you. Anytime I went to a community event your name could be found to support said event. I know you raised a beautiful loving daughter which says so much about the parents who raised her. You did so much good in the Yuma community. I feel grateful to get to know you the little I did. Praying for your family in their time of loss.
Seneca Nunn
June 19, 2013
Thank you daddy for showing me the ropes. You taught to drive when I was 4, let me have lots of animals to love and travel the world. I cherished your amazing work ethic, dedication and loyalty. I am thankful for the gift of laughter and love of life.
Your #1 Fan and daughter
Seneca
Love you always and forever
Misty Blohm
June 19, 2013
Dick, I love you so much. We all do and we miss you more then words can say. I can't say enough what a wonderful kind caring beautiful man you are. From the moment I met you I knew you were one hell of a man with one hell of a heart. Right from the get go you treated my daughter kaitlyn and I like family..you have done so much for us and we apprecuiated everything. All the stories I could tell..all the stories I have heard, well let's just say I could go on and on but each one of them warm my heart and make me smile. I am so proud to be your daughter inlaw. I am so blessed to have been a part of your life . I will forever love and miss you ..the world needs more dick rsutenbergs! It sure would be a better place if it did..but now heaven has you and I can just bet that heavens even a better place now too! I love you!! And will miss you forever! R.I.P. love, misty
Deacon Dick & I at The Cocopah Speedway
Pat Kilduff
June 19, 2013
To my friend Deacon Dick, you will be missed by so many and remembered by us all. You will always be in my heart, God Bless you. I love you and am proud and honored to have shared so many good times and those few bad ones we went through as well. May you Rest in Peace my friend. God Speed
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