Robert was born December 17, 1941 to the late Rose Rauch and John Rauch.

Robert was a loving husband, great father and friend. He was loved by many and had a positive affect on the lives of many people. He worked at Anchor Hocking for 15 years. He liked playing softball and riding his Goldwing. He loved music and sang bass in several men's quartets including the River Valley Boys. He also enjoyed spending time with family, friends and his dog, Bonnie. He always helped those in need and he and his good friend, Art, called themselves ABC (Art & Bob Charity). He started the original Fairfield Christian Academy and along with the help of his brother, Jim, he started WFCO radio station. He was a pastor for 36 years (Church of God, Christ Church and Laurelville Church of God).

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Suzanne; two sons, Steve (Stacy) and Mark (Melissa) Rauch; two daughters, Cindy (Lowell) Clark and Nancy (David) Hubbard; three brothers, Tom, Jim (Janice) and Dan Rauch; three sisters, Jane (Marv) Lavere, Rosie (Dave) Kern and Betty Lou (Bob) Oatney; twelve grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. You will be sadly missed by many but we will see you again in Heaven. We love you Bob.

Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Memorial Church. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Memorial with Pastor Steve Rauch officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pleasant Chapel Church of God, 3225 Old Mill Rd., N.E., Lancaster, OH 43130.