Walter J. Rauck Jr.

December 10, 1945 - February 16, 2020

Walter "Joe" Rauck Jr., age 74, passed away on February 16, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on December 10, 1945, in Columbus, to the late Walter and Ruth Rauck. Joe had an adventurous spirit and a love of history. In his younger years, he worked as a railroad engineer. Never afraid to follow his dreams, he opened several businesses including a bar, a DJ service and a computer repair shop. He also spent some time managing the canteen of a VFW. Joe had a remarkable memory of historical facts. His quest to learn these facts often took him on road trips with no particular destination. He and his wife Karen would travel around the Midwest discovering small towns and their history. Joe is preceded in death by his wife Karen, former wife Rose, siblings Bob (Beverly), Nancy (Ralph) and Mary (Frank). Joe is survived by his: children Jimmy, Angie (Randall), Cristy (Ann), Shawn, Sarah (Kenny), JR, and former wife Marilyn. He was the proud grandfather of 9 kids, great grandfather of 16 kids and a dear friend to Donna Ward. Family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, 2020, from 12-3pm at the Schoedinger Linden Memorial Chapel, 2741 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43224, where a service will begin at 3pm.