Reta Ruth Rauch

Reta Ruth Rauch, age 94, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023 with loving family by her side. She was born on July 24, 1928 in Michigan where she met her future husband, Clyde Rauch. Reta and Clyde started their family in Samaria, MI where she proudly raised 4 children. Shortly after Clyde retired in 1985 they moved to Winter Haven, Florida. Reta was an avid gardener, excellent cook and baker. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends. Reta's smile, spirit and caring nature will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Clyde; daughter-in-law, Valerie Rauch; and 4 siblings.
Left to cherish Reta's memory are her loving children, Michael Rauch, Diana (Russ) Warren, Tim (Michelle) Rauch and Brian (Donna) Rauch; grandchildren, Nick (Jennifer) Rauch, Jeff (Melissa) Warren, Andrea (Mitchell) Warren-Harvey, Lindsay (Tomas) McIntyre, Amy Michalak, Kelly (Chad) Cody, Philip (Jamie) Rauch, Angela Marten, and Brandy Rauch; numerous great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Claude Rauch; sister-in-law "Candy" Johnston and numerous nieces and nephews as well as dear friends residing in Florida.

A Celebration of Life to honor Reta will be held on Thursday May 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Whiteford Wesleyan Church, 10285 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd, Ottawa Lake, MI.

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