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Published by Cooper Funeral Home - Alexandria on Dec. 23, 2014.

Michael Francis Rauch ,73, of California, Kentucky, passed away with his family by his side on December 23, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He spent many years as a Heavy Equipment Hauler. Mike was a lifetime member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church, and was a member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Young Men's Society. He shared his love of Bluegrass music as a DJ for WAIF's Bluegrass Radio. He leaves behind his loving wife Rhea (Reis) Rauch. His children David (Julie) Rauch, Kenny (Jenny) Rauch, Suanne (Dave) Ledonne and Anthony Rauch. Brother Charlie (Betty) Rauch and sister Mary Ries. 15 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Gus & Gert Rauch and his brothers Philip and John Rauch. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Cooper Funeral Home , Alexandria, KY from 3-7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 8pm. Burial will be private. Memorials are suggested to Sts. Peter and Paul Building Fund 2160 California Crossroads, California, KY 41007. Online condolences may be left at www.cooperfuneralhome.net.

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DAVE & MARGIE JORDAN

December 31, 2014

RHEA,AND FAMILY WE ARE SO SAD TO HERE ABOUT MIKE...HE WAS A GOOD MAN AND LOVED HIS FAMILY WE HAD LUNCH 2 WEEKS AGO SAID HE WAS GETTING A OPERATION ON HIS HEART !! HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND I WILL MISS HIM...OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS

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Robert Burkhardt

December 28, 2014

We are sorry to hear of the loss of Mike, what a wonderful friend and neighbor. May God give you comfort and peace.

Dianne Auton

December 25, 2014

So sorry to hear about Mike.our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

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