Lois A. Rausch, age 85, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 17, 1927, to the late Henry W. and Madlyn M. Bewig. Lois was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harold C. Rausch; sons, Gary A. Rausch and Mark S. (Pam) Rausch; granddaughters, Lesley and Lauren Rausch; brother-in-law, Victor (Sandy) Rausch; and other extended family members and friends, especially from St. James Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and by sisters, Doris Harvey and Madlyn Shumaker. Family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at St. James Lutheran Church, 5660 Trabue Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Lois may be made to St. James Lutheran Church. Visit www.schoedinger.com to extend condolences.
