Lyle Rausch, age 88, of Ithaca, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his home in Ithaca.
Lyle was born August 31, 1933, in Alma, the son of Clarence Volney and Phena Edith (Sweet) Rausch. After graduating high school he served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Pearl Attenberger in Ithaca on August 26, 1961. Pearl preceded Lyle in death on November 15, 2000. He loved being behind the wheel and on the road as he drove charter bus for many years.
Lyle is survived by his sons, Tim (Linda) Rausch of Lake George and Tony of Ithaca; three grandchildren, Zachery, Joshua, and Quinton; six great grandchildren; and his sister, Juanita (Gregory) Franklin of Oklahoma, OK.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Lucille Stuart , Joyce Shattuck, and Alice Simpson; and his brothers, Rolland, Harold, Gordon, Fredrick, and Charles (KIA Korea).
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 18, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Interment with Military Honors will follow in North Star Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Thursday March 17 at the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.