Patsy Rauch

RAUCH Patsy R. Patsy R. Rauch, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL, former resident of Fairview Park, OH and Toledo, OH died Monday March 19, 2007, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL after a brief illness. She was born January 7, 1928, in Okmulgee, OK. Attended University of Texas, where she met her husband, Charles J. Rauch. Pat and Charles were married June 6, 1946, at University Methodist Church in Austin, TX. Pat was active in Eastern Star, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Alumni and Punta Gorda Isles Yacht Club. As an Associate member, contributed greatly to the successful planning of many annual reunions for the Fifth Air Force 43rd Bomb Group. Survivors include her beloved husband of 61 years, Charles J. Rauch; sons, Paul W. Rauch and his wife, Sandy of St. Louis, MO, Steven C. Rauch and his wife Margaret of Yorktown, VA; grandchildren, Brenda Dunlop and her husband Kenneth of Austin, TX, Ryan Rauch is in the Marine Corp, Eric Rauch of Yorktown, VA; sister-in-law, Joanne Johnson of Laramie, WY; nieces, Lucy Wisehart and her husband Larry, Tina Wilson and her husband Mark; nephews, Jim Phillips and his wife Laurie and Tim Phillips and his wife Tammy. She was precede in death by her sister Donna Phillips of Sun City, AZ. No services are planned at this time. To express condolences to the family, memorial donations may be made to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, P.O. Box 550985, Tampa, FL 33655 or to a charity of choice.