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George Rauch Obituary

COLUMBIA - A funeral service celebrating the life of George Dewey Rauch, Sr., 88, of Columbia will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Pine Bluff Baptist Church with interment to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service on Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pine Bluff Baptist Church, 1025 Pineview Drive, Columbia, SC 29209.

Mr. Rauch passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010. He was born on December 17, 1921, in Lexington, SC, to the late Joseph Wesley Rauch and Cora Lee Steele Rauch. Mr. Rauch was a charter member of Pine Bluff Baptist Church and he was a WW II veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Rauch retired from Fort Jackson Army Base as a post engineer. He had a great love for fishing and farming.

Mr. Rauch was predeceased by his former wife, Artie Cleave Corder Rauch; his brothers, Joe Rauch, James Albert' Pete' Rauch, Sr., Rudolph Rauch; and sisters, Rose R. Graham and Louise R. Smith.

Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Doris Corder Rauch; daughters, Dorothy R. (Paul) Threatt and Linda R. (Mike) Lown; sons, George Dewey Rauch, Jr. and John Wesley 'J.W.' (Sheila) Rauch; a sister, Evelyn R. Spires; brothers, Bobby Rauch, Leonard (Wanda) Rauch, Claude 'Buddy' Rauch; grandchildren, Robert and Allison Threatt, Jerrell Rauch, Kristie Lown, Lisa L. (Roy) Bailey, Denise R. (Chris) Godwin, John Rauch, Melissa Rauch, Greg Rauch and Jeremy Rauch; 8 great-grandchildren.

The family has entrusted Greenlawn Funeral Home with the arrangements.

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Published by The State on Jul. 21, 2010.

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Fern Fetner

July 29, 2010

Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Knowing he had a lifetime of your loving him had to be a great blessing for him to keep in his heart forever.

linda nicholson-howington

July 26, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Carol Rauch

July 22, 2010

Doris and Family: We are so sorry for the loss of George. He had a very good and long life. His loving family will wrap their arms around each other during this difficult time. Prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Always remember the wonderful times and memories of all the trips and times spend together. May God Bless all of you. Carol Rauch

Mary Thomas

July 22, 2010

Mrs. Rauch, Dorothy & Family, We extend our sincere condolences to you all. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time. May beautiful memories of a life well lived sustain you all forever. God bless each of you. Much Love.

July 22, 2010

You are in my prayers, God Bless Clytie Dailey LeDoux Tijeras New Mexico

July 22, 2010

Doris and family, we are so sorry for the loss of George. You all are in our prayers and thoughts during this time. Brenda and Robert Shull, Blair, S.C.

Diane Kirkland

July 21, 2010

Doris and family, we are so sorry to read of the loss of George. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you all during this time. May God Bless each of you! ~ In His Love, Stan and Diane (Hyatt) Kirkland <

Vicki Lewis

July 21, 2010

Aunt Doris you are in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle George will truly be missed. I love you. From Vicki and Kayla and Mike.

Debbie Henderson Northcutt

July 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during the difficult days ahead. May your memories and faith keep you strong.

Tippy Cameron

July 21, 2010

Bobby and family. You are in my prayers. God Bless you all.

Sandy Sluder

July 21, 2010

An Everlasting Light Will Be Shining In Our Hearts For Uncle George. We Love You!!

Love Sandy Gayle, Tony, Eric & Taylor Sluder

Sherry Rauch Free

July 21, 2010

Aunt Doris, My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Uncle George will be truely missed!

Love always

Jamie Rauch Ward

July 21, 2010

You will be missed. I love you.

Sherry Cook

July 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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