George W. Rausch, 79, of Emmaus, died January 25, 2013, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Janice I. (Radler) Rausch. They were married for 41 years. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Frank and Loisa Rausch.

He was a foreman at Allentown Clothes Dryer in Emmaus for 39 years, retiring in 2000.

He enjoyed yard sales, flea marketing, growing tomatoes, but most of all being with his family.

He is survived by his wife; sons, George and his wife Kim, Rodney Fenstermaker and his wife Marylinn; daughter, Karen L. and her husband Rick Sampson; grandchildren, Benjamin, Abigail, Emily, Angie, Garrison, Danika; great-grandchildren, Paige and Nicholas; son-in-law Dan Uivary. He was predeceased by a daughter, Julianne Uivary; brothers and sisters.

Contributions may be made to the animal shelter of your choice.

Services will be held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Calling 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.