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Kenneth Rauscher Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandra A. (Nelson) Rauscher; a son, John Rauscher, and his wife, Mary, of Clinton; a daughter, Jerilyn Williamson and her husband, Robert of Princeton; a brother, Donald Rauscher and his wife, Margaret, of Clinton; four granddaughters: Elizabeth, Alyson & Caroline Rauscher, and Laura Williamson; and one grandson, Jeffrey Williamson. An infant son predeceased him.
Kenneth was born and raised in Clinton, the son of John and Florence (Heinold) Rauscher, and was a life-long resident. He was a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1957, and Worcester Boys Trade School, Class of 1959.
A Master Plumber, Kenneth worked for Park Construction of Framingham, before his employment with L. Rauscher & Son, Inc. of Clinton, where he worked for more than 35 years. He then worked for many years as a custodian for the Nashoba Regional School District, retiring in 2003. During that time, he also owned and operated Ken's Service of Clinton. In addition, he served from 1984-2003 as Plumbing Inspector for the Town of Clinton and Plumbing & Gas Inspector for the Town of Lancaster.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton, the North Worcester County Gas & Plumbing Inspectors Association, and was Past President, Secretary and Treasurer of the North Worcester County Master Plumbers Association. A 40-year, Life Member of the Clinton Lions Club, he served as their Past President and Treasurer, and was a Corporator of Clinton Savings Bank.
In addition, Kenneth served the Town of Clinton as a Call Fireman for 25 years, and was a member of the Clinton Civil Defense.
Kenneth's funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St. Burial will follow in Reservoir Pines Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a calling period at the funeral home on Saturday morning, from 9:30-11:00 a.m., prior to the funeral service. It was Kenneth's request that flowers be omitted. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Mass Lions Eye Research, c/o Clinton Lions Club, P.O. Box 712, Clinton, MA 01510, or to the Clinton Hospital Foundation, 201 Highland St., Clinton, MA 01510.
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for Kenneth Rauscher
Barbara (Pelletier) Voltoline
January 23, 2011
I remember you from school. Rest in Peace
Kenney.
Bob Maxcy
December 13, 2010
Sandy, Our sympathies are with you and the family. Kenny and I have been friends since the 8th grade.
Rest in peace my friend.
Tony Sulkoski
December 11, 2010
Sandy and family sorry to hear about the passing of Ken.Rest in Peace Ken, I know you are with uncle lloyd
joe burgwinkle
December 11, 2010
Sandy so sorry to hear of kennys passing, he was one of the friendliest of the rauscher boys.He would always stop to chat when Fred and i were haying.He will be saddly missed on clamshell rd.
Ed & Geri Soldi
December 9, 2010
Rest in peace, Kenny.
LCDR Jim Marcotte USCG (Ret.)
December 9, 2010
Rest in peace Kenny we will meet again on Engine 5.
December 9, 2010
Dear Sandy and Family,
Our sympathies are with you at this time of sadness for your family. I have many memories of growing up as your neighbor.
Ed & Eva Maffei
Ed Furmanick
December 9, 2010
One of my earliest memories that I can put a date on was playing trucks with my next door neighbor, Kenny Rauscher, on the wall surrounding his house on Clamshell road. This one particular day, while we were playing, his mother, Florence, opened the kitchen window and yelled out " The war is over, The war is over". That was 1945. We were 5 years old at that time. I have many nice memories of working and playing with Kenny on his Grandfathers' farm. Learning how to drive. Working the fields and the oil and coal trucks. I remember how Kennys' father , John , took the time to show me how to be a responsible person.I learned as much from the Rauscher family as I did with my schooling. Many, many nice memories. It would not have been right for me to have gone through my life and not to have known Kenny, Sandy, Doris Steele and the entire Rauscher family.
Rest in Peace Kenny. You are with your parents now.
Dennis O'Loughlin
December 9, 2010
Kenny was a classmate at CHS.A very hardworking person who never had a harsh word for or about anyboby. May he rest in the Hands of God.
December 9, 2010
Sandy and family. I'm so sorry to hear about Kenny's passing. He was a great classmate. I have an appt. on Sat., but will remember Kenny in my prayers. Sincerely, Carol Christie
Louise Rotti
December 9, 2010
Dear Sandy and Family,
As I sit here writting this I remember my friend...
Kenny was my buddy and life long friend and neighbor and CLASSMATE... All the good times we had growing up on CLAMSHELL ROAD and WILSON St. Skating on THE SWAMP and CLAMSHELL pond. Memories I will cherish forever...Often as he was riding by my house, I would yell a him and ask him if he had a gas peddle in his truck, as he went so slow. he just giggled.. Kenny will surly be missed..
RIP my DEAR friend Kenny.
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