Bill F. Rauenbuehler

BILL F. RAUENBUEHLER

Mt. Pleasant

Bill F. Rauenbuehler, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa, following a battle with cancer.

Friends may sign the register at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel on Monday, Nov. 11, after noon. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening at the Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Paul Connolly officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Gifts of love may be given to the family through Bill's mother, Dorothy Rauenbuehler, or to Hope Lodge in Iowa City. Online condolences should be directed to www.olsonpowell.com.

Born June 2, 1959, in Fort Madison, Iowa, Bill Francis was the son of Linus J. and Dorothy M. (Dingman) Rauenbuehler. He was a 1978 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Following high school, Bill went to work at Metromail, now known as Innovairre, where he worked in the warehouse as a forklift driver and had various other responsibilities. After nearly 40 years, he was forced to retire due to health reasons.

Always working, Bill spent many hours at the family farm. He collected farm toys, enjoyed motorcycling, and experimented with new recipes when cooking. Following the activities of his children and spending time with them were a priority for Bill.

Bill is survived by three children, Joshua Rauenbuehler of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Jessica Rauenbuehler of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, and Justin Rauenbuehler, currently serving in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Polk in Louisiana; his mother, Dorothy Rauenbuehler of Winfield, Iowa; a sister, Susan McConnell of Danville, Iowa; and three brothers, Gerald (Penny) Rauenbuehler of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Michael Rauenbuehler of Winfield, Iowa, and Joseph (Kathy) Rauenbuehler of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He also is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Along with his father, Linus Rauenbuehler, Bill was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Mark McConnell.