Robert John Rauch

Friday, 15 Apr 2016

Robert “John” Rauch was born to Ferdinand Rauch and Myrtle Betts in Invermere, BC on September 16, 1939. John grew up in Wilmer, BC as the middle child of 9 children. John attended school in the Windermere Valley prior to leaving to start his life and career early. John met his wife of 51 yrs, Margaret “Marion”

Tegart of Invermere, BC in 1962. On August 1,1964, they were married in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho and left the Windermere Valley shortly after to seek work and start their new life together. That quest brought the young couple to the Nicola Valley. John began work at Craigmont Mines as a truck driver/mechanic for 10 yrs and was better known as Bob by those that worked with him during this time of his life. Following that, John began a long career with Weyerhauser as a heavy duty mechanic until retirement. John had a few other contract jobs prior to retiring full time to ranch life.

John and Marion had a humble start when they arrived in the Nicola Valley in 1964. They had 3 children together during the following 7 years... Keith, Alan and Jeannette. John was most proud of his family and the ranch that he and his family built together. John was always known for his hard work, generosity and ability to talk to just about anyone about anything. He always had time for people regardless of what he was doing, especially his 9 grandchildren: Chris, Mike and Jenn Rauch (Keith and Connie), Evan and Wade Rauch (Alan and Sherry), Paige, Jenna, Kara and Ava Beauregard (Jeannette and Troy) and taught them all many life lessons. John passed away peacefully on April 15, 2016 at Royal Inland Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of life will be held at Merritt Civic Centre on May 1, 2016 at 1 pm. People are encouraged to remain following the service to share their stories of John.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Paul’s hospital foundation or charity of choice.