Jerome D. Rauch, age 83, passed away Friday evening, May 24, 2019, at Christian Care Retirement Community following an extended illness.

Jerome was born in Berne, on May 5, 1936, to Jay A. and Mabel M. (Groh) Rauch. He married Virginia L. (Neuenschwander) in Bluffton on June 6, 1954; she survives.

A 1954 graduate of Berne High School, Jerome was a farmer for many years. He also worked at Franklin Electric for 10 years and was the owner operator of "Music Manor" for many years. In addition, he worked for Indiana Department of Transportation for 25 years serving in many key positions. He retired in 1995. Jerome drove school bus for Bluffton Harrison Schools for 17 years. Jerome was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church.

Jerome was an accomplished musician; he had the ability to play many instruments. He had a love for music, and many knew him as the local piano tuner.  He enjoyed traveling and going on bus trips with his wife, and family camping trips.

Survivors include his wife, Jerome was survived by three children, Mrs. Cindy (Stan) Geisel of Bluffton, Jerry (Kathy) Rauch of Bluffton and Michael (Susan) Rauch of Fort Wayne; twelve grandchildren and 30 great- grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Jerome is preceded in death by a grandson.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 28, 2019, from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at Goodwin - Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Services will be held on Wednesday, at 10:00 AM, at the Bluffton North Apostolic Christian Church in Bluffton, with one hour of viewing prior to the service. Steve Ringger and Doyle Frauhiger will be officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to Christian Care Retirement Community. Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.goodwincaleharnish.com.