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Elmer John Rausch

June 16, 1941 — January 24, 2016


Elmer Rausch, 74, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, January 24, 2016 at his residence. Born June 16, 1941, he was the son of the late John Anthony and Mildred Jaeger Rausch. He was a retired business owner of Chuppa Knife. Elmer was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2016 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend David Graham with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Blake Harden, James Harden, Sam White, Greg Armstrong, Ray Faulk and Steve Fowlkes. Honorary pallbearer will be Dr. Preston Dickerson, Gary Brainerd, Sr. and James McCorkle.

The family will receive friends Thursday, January 28th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Rausch; one daughter, Christine Harden of Starkville, MS; two sons, John Rausch of Dyersburg, Tony Rausch of San Diego, CA; one sister, Julie Klosterman of Charlotte, NC; 5 grandchildren, Holly Rausch, Erin Rausch, Blake Harden, Blair White, Michael DeWolfe and great-grandchild Paxton White; three step-children, Sue (Chuck) Collins, Jeanne (Ken) Lesperance, Tim (Tammy) Ertl; 6 step-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.

Arrangements entrusted to Curry Funeral Home, 1984 St. John Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.curryfuneral.com.

 

 

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Curry Funeral Home

1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg, TN 38024

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Friday, January 29, 2016

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1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg, TN 38024

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Friday, January 29, 2016

Fairview Cemetery

820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg, TN 38024

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