William Blair Rauch

Billy was predeceased by his loving wife, Barbara Jean Rauch and longtime friend, Nell Lindler. Also predeceased by his granddaughter, Lyssa Rauch; grandson, David Michael Rauch and his 11 brothers and sisters.

Surviving is his daughter, Janie Elizabeth Westphal (Paul); son, Charles O’Brian Rauch (Donna) and granddaughter, Helena Grace Jean Rauch as well as many nieces and nephews.

Billy was known by many and always had that bright smile.

He was a member of Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church in Chapin where he served the Lord in cemetery committee planning and church council. He was a lifetime member of the Little Mountain Masonic Lodge #281, Little Mountain Order of the Eastern Star #276, Dutch Fork Chapter of the Genealogical Society where he served as President for many years, Telephone Pioneers, and a retiree of Southern Bell/AT&T. He was a US Navy Seaman 1st Class in San Francisco, CA.

Billy will be missed by many.

A special thanks to his wonderful caregivers: Tammy Douglas, Brenda Douglas, Nikki Sanders, Jini Rogers and Doris Phillips.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church, 101 E. Boundary St., Chapin, SC 29036 or on their website at www.mthoreb.net.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.caughmanchapin.com for the Rauch family.