John Rauch

JOHN WAYNE RAUCH died August 23, 2011 at Onaga Community Health Care, Onaga, KS at the age of 82. He was born on August 17, 1929 in Miltonvale, the son of Leo and Martha (Price) Rauch. John was raised in Miltonvale and graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1947. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Kansas State university and a Masters Degree in Education Administration from the University of Alaska. John married Audrey Thornton on August 10, 1957. He served as a school principal in Alaska, Victoria, KS, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Miltonvale. John then served as the principal on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico for the Catholic Diocese before returning to Miltonvale. He retired from school administration in 1998. Audrey preceded him in death on March 19, 2007. John was a member of St Anthony Catholic Church in Miltonvale. He is aslo preceded in death by a sister, Norma Kidd, and 3 brothers, Carmen, Jim and Bob. Survivors include: Daughter: Ann and husband Tyler Graham, Frankfort, KS Daughter: Meg and husband John Linsdsey, Silt , CO Daughter: Mary and husband Lee Malmud, Charlotte, NC Sister: Jeannette Traver, Colorado Springs, CO Grandchildren: Tanner Graham & McKenna Lindsey Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 26, 2011 at 11:00AM at the St Anthony Catholic Church in Miltonvale, Kansas. Officiating the service will be The Rev Larry Grennan. Burial will be at the Miltonvale Cemetery, Miltonvale, Kansas. Visitation will be held on 5-7 PM Thursday at Phelps Funeral Home with Rosary at 7PM. Memorials can be made to St Anthony Catholic Church or Frankfort Community Care Home