William Joseph Rauch, Sr., age 49, of Greenville, passed away at his home. The son of Ruth (Hovinga) & William Daniel Rauch, he was born on July 26, 1961 in Mancelona.

He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his mother, Ruth Johnson of Grand Rapids; his children, William Joseph (Emily) Rauch, Jr. of Stanton, Nathan Daniel Rauch of Belding, Bobi Jo (Shane) Feazel of Greenville; his childrens mother, Trudy Ann Rauch; his step-children, Amy Wilson and Michael Wilson; four grandchildren, Jailyn Rauch, Leah Feazel, Aubrey Feazel, and Zieke Rauch; two sisters, Laura Taggart and Dawn Rauch; and five brothers, Daniel Rauch, Randall Rauch, Jack Rauch, Paul Rauch, and Elmer Rauch; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation is Thursday from 12-1 p.m. at the Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place privately at Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville.

Instead of flowers, contributions to the family would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Williams online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.ChristiansenCares.com