Michael David “Mike” Rauch, age 50 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on October 19, 1971, in Dayton, Ohio
Mike was a Trailer Mechanic for Universal Fleet and Tire. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie # 2306, Miamisburg. Mike enjoyed racing and fixing cars with his brothers. They raced at Kil-Kare Raceway and Shady Bowl Raceway. He also enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Bengal’s and going to games with his wife.
Preceded in death by his infant sister Jennifer Rauch, his grandparents Claudette (Faddis) Fella, Thomas Ray Brandenburg, Priscilla Shull and Dave Rauch.
He is survived by his loving wife Dena (Wages) Rauch, his parents Michael D. & Rosalee (Brandenburg) Rauch, his 5 children Michael David “Baby Mikey” Rauch, Jr., and wife Rebecca, Rayanne Rauch, McKayla Wages, Ryan Wages & Kole Baker, 3 brothers Shawn Rauch and wife Heather, Brian Rauch and wife Missy, and Tim Rauch, 3 grandchildren Sophia Rauch, Scarlett Rauch & Fletcher Rauch, 2 uncles Otis Brandenburg & Gary Karns, mother-in-law Tina Pryor, father-in-law Scott Wages, 3 sisters-in-law Angie Bryslan, Tara Pryor, and Christina Pryor, 2 brothers-in-law Scott Wages and wife Brandi, Brian Wages and wife Tina, special cousin Sarah Gilbert and husband Randy, best friends Mike Terry and wife Stephanie, Rick Rogers and wife Regina & Billy Wilson, as well as numerous other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Swart Funeral Home, West Carrollton with Pastor Doug Kraus officiating. Burial Highland Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (2 hours prior to service) on Monday at the funeral home.
If so, desired memorial contributions may be made to Swart Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
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