Joe Rausch, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 13, 2021.
Joe was born in Burlington on March 19, 1937 to Jacob and Rosalia (nee King) Rausch, and attended St Mary’s High School It was there that he met his loving wife of 65 years, Nancy (Impens). Joe joined the army at age 19 and served two years in Korea. After the army, he learned the HVAC trade while employed at Rienemans. He eventually started his own company, Controlled Environment, a pollution control company.
Joe enjoyed working on his beautiful yard, sailing, navigating his G-scale railroad train and listening to Jimmy Buffett. He was a master at picking stocks and was a very aggressive investor even until his last days. He would scoff at conservative investments. He was an avid Packer fan and Packer stock shareholder.
Joe is survived by his wife Nancy; siblings Len (Bev) and Jeanne Connors; sons Tim (Cecille) and Joel; daughters Cathy (Dan) Worthington, Chery (Dave) Orloff and Patrice (Gregg) Braun; and daughter-in-law Becky. He had 11 grandchildren, Taylor and Audrey Rausch, Chris and Mike Worthington, Lynee and Aaron Orloff, Madeline Rausch, Hana and CJ Rausch, and Myles and Davis Braun. He is also survived by stepbrother Leo Rausch and brother-in-law Eddie (Pat) Impens.
Joe was preceded by his parents; his brothers Clarence and Bernie; stepbrothers Norbert and Alvin; and son Michael.
Joe will always be remembered for his easy-going personality, his infectious laugh and smile and his genuine care for everyone around him.
“Rest in peace, Joe. You will be missed by everyone you had such a significant impact on.”
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Very Reverend James Volkert presiding. Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home before mass.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Mary’s High School.
Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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