Charles J. Rauch, 87, of New Tripoli, died Aug. 15, 2019, in the home where he was born, with his caring wife by his side.

The loving, gentle and generous patriarch of the Rauch family, he will be vastly missed, along with his humorous pearls of wisdom. He was the affectionate husband of Shirley A. (Ney) Rauch, with whom he celebrated 64 blessed years of marriage on Jan. 15.

The son of the late Charles J.D. and Mabel L. (Reitz) Rauch, he was a lifelong farmer in Lynn Township and worked for the Northwestern Lehigh School District.

In addition to his loving wife, survivors include sons Terry L. (Charlene) Rauch of Telford, John C. (Lorrie) Rauch of New Tripoli, and Taylor N. (Christine) Rauch of Allentown; daughters Susan A. Mannino and Pamela P. (David) Zoghby, all of New Tripoli, Wendy D. (the Rev. James) LeVan of Slatington, Heidi J. (Marcus) Hambrick of Fogelsville, and Starr L. (Paul) Peluso of Pennsburg; brother George Rauch and sister Anna Long, both of New Tripoli. He was the proud grandfather of 22 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Dutt.

He was a member of Slatington Baptist Church, Slatington.

The Rev. James LeVan will officiate.

Contributions may be sent in his name to his church, 509 Main St., Slatington, PA 18080.

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Arrangements were made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli.