Maxine A. Rauch

Maxine A. Rauch, 92, of Tinton Falls passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune Township. She was born in Flushing, N.Y. and had resided in Freehold, Colts Neck, Randolph, and Florida before moving to Tinton Falls.
She was a graduate of Georgian Court College, Lakewood.
Maxine had a successful twenty-year career as a real estate broker before retiring to Florida. She was a member of the New Jersey Board of Realtors.
Mrs. Rauch was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck and a member of Court No. 737, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Freehold. She was also a member of the Rock and Gem Club of St. Lucie County.
Maxine's main focus in life was her family and being a constant positive influence on all their lives. Her strength and determination were inspiring. Maxine's social personality came across in her love of playing games, her carefree nature and enjoyment of fine food.
Her husband, Karl Rauch, died in 2020. She was also predeceased by her eldest son, Karl A. Rauch, Jr. in 2013.
Surviving are a son, Mark A. Rauch and his wife, Kellyn; three daughters, Irene M. Rauch and her partner Michael, Laura A. Francesconi, and Louise M. Picaroni and husband John; and six grandchildren.
Visiting will be held at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m. A prayer service and time of sharing will be held during the visiting hours at 3:30 p.m.
Memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated. https://www.stjude.org/donate/