Sharon Ann Rauch

Sharon Ann Crissman was born in Niles, Michigan on May 20, 1940. She was one of three children born to the union of Donald L. Crissman and Mary B. (Postler) Crissman. She attended Monroe Public Schools and although she didn't finish high school, she was proud to later obtain her G.E.D. in 1979.
Sharon married James Earl Carder in March 1957. The couple were blessed with six children. Jim passed in May 1977. She married Robert L. Rauch in December 1980. Sharon cared for the needs of her family as a homemaker. She was a wonderful wife, mother, proud grandmother and great grandmother, and an excellent cook. She valued her family. She loved her grandchildren and was an amazing influence in their lives.
In 1983 Sharon and Bob moved to Florida. They lived in Lake Worth for a few years before moving up to Lady Lake, (the Villages). They loved to travel. Every summer they planned trips to visit their children, family and friends in their motor home. They loved having company come to Florida, their door was always open. They planned wonderful activities together and made lots of memories. After 9/11, Sharon and Bob recognized the importance of being around family, and a move was soon made back to Michigan in October 2001. They made their home in Monroe and Dundee. Sharon spent the past 12 years living at the Moon Gate Luxury Adult Living community in Temperance, which was her final home and where she was very happy.
Sharon's final days were spent in the care of her daughter and son-in-law April and Edward Killian, with the assistance of Hospice. Granddaughter, Leslie Walland was devoted and assisted with her care as well.
Sharon Ann Rauch, age 85 of Temperance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday; November 19, 2025. Her passing was preceded by her parents; her beloved husband: Robert L Rauch; a daughter: Mitzi M. Jackson; and a son: Kevin James (Jimmy) Carder.
To cherish her memory, she leaves her brother: Donald Crissman of Noblesville, Indiana; sister: Judith (Bob) Sams of Oregon; children: April (Edward) Killian of LaSalle, Michigan, Julie (Dale) Wyatt of Warsaw, Missouri, Christopher Carder, and Gregory Carder of Monroe, Michigan; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
There will be no service. Her care has been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, Erie; 9156 Summit Street, Erie, Michigan 48133, (734) 317-7199. Cremation has taken place at the on-site crematory, Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan, a division of Merkle Enterprises, Inc, and a private service will be planned later.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Thanks to Hospice of Northwest Ohio Staff and a special thank you to her nurse Brittany. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.