John William Rauch III

November 24, 1942 - October 30, 2019

Heishman Funeral Home Inc. sends condolences to the family of John William Rauch III. John William Rauch III, 76, of Basye, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Rauch was born November 24, 1942, in Martinsburg, WV., son of the late John William Rauch Jr., and Margaret Horner Linton Rauch. He graduated from Shepherd University in West Virginia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. He was retired from the textile industry, a member of Grace Baptist Church and an avid golfer. He is survived by four sons, Tracey Lewis Rauch of Purcellville, Craig William Rauch of Harrisonburg, Shane Wesley Rauch of California and Brady Brook Rauch of Alexandria; two sisters, Shirley Henry of Inwood, WV., Margaret Anderson of Winchester, and a half-sister, Pamela Phlibin and three grandchildren, Shana, Tyler and Greyson. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1255 Hoover Road, Woodstock, VA 22664. Online condolences may be left at www,valleyfs.com Cremation arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Woodstock.