Preston Ray Rauch, 36 of Clearfield, PA died Wednesday, December 15, 2010.
He was born on June 25, 1974 in Tucson, Arizona, the son of Thomas “Spanky” and Mona (Wood) Rauch of Clearfield.
Preston was a heavy equipment operator having been employed by Maxwell Trucking, State College, PA.
He was Methodist by faith and was a member of the Sons of Italy and the Clearfield Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Preston, in warm weather, liked to ride his motorcycle. He also enjoyed traveling, football, softball, and baseball and liked to hang out with “The Crew”.
Preston is survived by his parents and a Fiancée, Angela J. Brantner of Clearfield, a brother, Robby Inguagiato and his wife Heather of Clearfield, two nieces; Maci Bloom and Deziray Inguagiato, two nephews; Bobby and Zane Inguagiato and a great nephew, Curtis Alan Martell.
He was preceded in death by his son, Preston Ray Rauch II who passed away on August 2, 2005, his Maternal Grandparents, Lorraine and Merle Mc Kendrick and his Paternal Grandparents, Ruth and Thomas Rauch.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, December 19th, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield with Rev. Robert Croft officiating. Interment will be in Bradford Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday, December 18th, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and on Sunday from 12:00 P.M. until the hour of the services.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Shiners’ Hospitals, C/O Jaffa Temple, P.O. Box 1984, Altoona, PA 16603
