W. Keith Rauch

Walter Keith Rauch, 64, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on March 11, 2019, at his home. He was born July 1, 1954, in Eugene, Oregon, to Royal Keith Rauch and Wilma Lea Hall Rauch. He grew up and attended schools in Oregon, Utah, and Idaho Falls and later received his GED. He continued his education by attending Eastern Idaho Technical College (EITC). He married Vickie Jenkins in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were later divorced. On August 14, 2017, he married Sheila Ann McClure in Idaho Falls. He worked as a delivery driver for a thrift store. Keith enjoyed the outdoors, rock hounding, over-the-road trucking, traveling, and bead and leatherwork. He especially loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren and spending time with them. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Rauch of Idaho Falls, ID; son, James T. Rauch of Boise, ID; son, Johnny (Amanda) O’Neal of Pahrump, NV; son, Steven (Sandi Buttars) Webster of Lewisville, ID; daughter, Tasia Johnson of Idaho Falls, ID; daughter, Ashley Meikle of Pahrump, NV; daughter, Arshella Wright of Newcastle, CO; step-son, Jerry Glore of Idaho Falls, ID; step-son, Nick (Brittany) Glore of Idaho Falls, ID; step-son, Nathan (Lindsey) Bernier of Notus, ID; sister, Joyce Rauch of Butte, UT; sister, Jorgina (Terry) Dumont of Boise, ID; sister, Jody Rauch of Caldwell, ID; brother, Royd Rauch of Boise, ID; sister, JaRene (Lynn) Stewart of Kingman, AZ; brother, Levon Joseph (Rose) Crow of Texas; sister, Shirrie (Rick) Brown of Caldwell, ID; brother, Franklin Crow of Idaho Falls, ID; brother, Brad Crow of Idaho Falls, ID; brother, Robin Crow of Idaho Falls, ID; brother, Terrill Crow of Caldwell, ID; brother, Jerod (Rena) Crow of St. Anthony, ID; 32 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Royal Rauch; and sister-in-law, Lonna Crow.

A Gathering will be held 2- 3p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge.

A gathering will be held. He passed away