Mr. Robert Rausch, age 68, of West Ridge Street Lansford, Pa., died Monday, July 4, 2011, at St. Lukes Hospice Bethlehem.
A Panther Valley High School graduate, Bob served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War.
Bob was a PP&L retiree having last worked from the Coaldale Depot.
Bob, was a member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Church of Lansford, the Lansford AmVets, Marine Corps Association, Veterans of Foriegn Wars, and Lansford American Legion.
Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Clarence and Margaret (Pohlod) Rausch.
He is survived by his
One Son,
Robert M. Rausch II, and his wife Holly of Jim Thorpe;
Three grandchildren, Nathan, Jill, and Beth;
Preceded in death by his brother, Ronald C. Rausch on April 25, 2006.
Arrangements are being handled by Holmes - Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 200 East Bertsch Street, Lansford, Pa.,
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, July 7, 2011, from the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa. 18252.
Funeral service will be from the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc. at 11:00 AM Friday, July 8, 2011.
Interment with Military Honors will be at Sky View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.
Memorials in his name to the Lansford AmVets West Ridge street Lansford, Pa. 18232.
Online registry and condolences may be signed at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com