Edgar A. Rasche Sr., 85
Edgar A. Rasche Sr., age 85 of Dubois, passed away at 11:02 p.m., Wednesday (August 8, 2012) at home.
He was born in Dubois, IN on August 16, 1926 to Leo and Margaret (Kapp) Rasche. He married Rita Mae Schroering on September 27, 1952 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. She preceded him in death on February 23, 2004.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during WWII. He logged with horses, and later worked for North American Products where he retired.
He enjoyed making homemade wine, hunting, gardening, selling produce, and cutting and selling firewood.
Surviving,
Four daughters,
- Mrs. Linus (Mary) Bauer, Dubois, IN
- Mrs Kenneth (Laura) Seal, Cannelburg, IN
- Mrs. Tim (Christine) Matheis, Dubois, IN
- Mrs Gary (Geralyn) Redman, Mt. Vernon, IN
Four Sons,
- Charlie Rasche and spouse Linda, Dubois, IN
- Eric Rasche and spouse Joy, Evansville, IN
- Eddie Rasche, Jasper, IN
- Joe Rasche, Louisville, KY
21 Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchildren
16 Step Great Grandchildren
5 Step Great-Great Grandchildren
Preceding Edgar in death besides his wife are 3 sons; Daniel, Keith, and Patrick Rasche. One sister; Virginia Zehr, and 2 brothers; Cletus Sr, and Elmer Rasche.
Funeral services for Edgar Rasche will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday (August 11, 2012) at St Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, IN, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The American Legion Post #147 will conduct military graveside rites.
Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday (August 10, 2012) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to St Raphael’s Catholic Church or to a favorite charity.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
