Ricky "Hambone" James Rauch

Mr. Rauch was born November 18, 1953 in Clearfield, the son of James and Marjorie (Young) Rauch.

He was a graduate of Clearfield Area High School, Class of 1972.

Ricky was a heavy equipment operator for Bradford Coal, Al Hamilton Contracting and retired from Glen O. Hawbaker Inc.

Mr. Rauch was Protestant by Faith.

Rick was a member of the Clearfield Eagles Aerie 812. He was an avid hunter, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. For many years Rick participated in the Clearfield Lanes bowling leagues and Clearfield F.O.E. pool leagues.

Ricky is survived by his mother Marjorie, of Houtzdale, his wife, Tina M. (Hummell) Rauch whom he married February 14, 2004, four step-children; Shawn (Miranda) Wilsoncroft and Matthew Wilsoncroft, all of Clearfield, Ryan Wilsoncroft of Altoona and Ashley (Lynn) McBride of O’Shanter, eight grandchildren; Mason, Kennedi, Ryder and Blase Wilsoncroft, Madi, Ellie and Lily McBride and Zachary Pry, a great granddaughter, Adalynn Pry, four siblings; Terry Rauch and Sandee (Leland) Condon, all of Clearfield, Diane (Darrin Swanson) Rowles of Curwensville and Dawn (Tom) Askew of Houtzdale, three brothers-in law; Everett Updyke, Jeff Hummell and Steve Goss and a sister-in-law, Teresa Hummell.

He was preceded in death by his father, a sister, Kathy Updyke, two nieces; Jennifer Updyke and Jennifer Bowers, a brother-in-law, Paul A. Hummell, two sisters-in-law; Sue Goss and Linda Rubly and his best friend, Rodney Jordan.

Funeral Services will be held at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM with Pastor Rex Evans officiating. Interment will be in Stoneville Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 3:00 PM until the hour of services.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org/memorial

To send online tributes please go to www.bennettandhouser.com