Gene Albert Rauschenbach

Gene was born in Canton on August 19, 1925, to the late Curtis E. and Evelyn L. (Philippi) Rauschenbach. Gene was drafted into the Army in 1943 and served until his honorable discharge in May of 1945. While he was serving, he met Imogene Bennett, whom he later married while they were living in Oklahoma. Gene worked for Ford Motor Company in Canton as well as Old King Cole in Louisville for many years before he decided to start his own plumbing business. He was the owner of DNS Plumbing in Canton until he retired in 1972. Gene was a member of the Canal Fulton Muzzleloaders and Father & Son Hunt Club. He was an avid rifleman and sharpshooter. He enjoyed his Stinkin’ Lincoln cars, his Russian vodka, and his trips to Amish country. Gene is known for his meticulously clean house, for being a very giving person, and for not being shy with his opinion. He was also very loved by his neighbors.

Gene is survived by his nephew, David Bennett, and close friends, John Hanes, Tom Paumier, and Tim Sawyer.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Imogene, and his brother, Jack Rauschenbach.

Per his wishes, Gene will be laid to rest at Sunset Hills Burial Park. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026.