Delores -Patty- Rausch

Delores “Patty” Rausch, 78, Indianapolis, passed away March 9,2017. She was born October 13, 1938 in New Harmony, IN, the son of FH and Effie(Hanes) Whelan. She married Robert Rausch in 1958, and they moved toIndianapolis in 1967. In 1975, Robert and Delores started Aqua Supply ofIndiana, a family business which continues today. She was a member of St.Luke’s United Methodist Church.

Delores was preceded in death by her husband.She is survived by her children, Robby Rausch, Cindy Rausch Smith (Jerry), andDawn Rausch Ray (Scott); her grandchildren, Jerrod Smith, Jacob Smith, AshtonRay, Eli Ray, Luke Ray, and Courtney Ray; and her siblings, Norma Stahlhut,Donna Whelan, Dottie Isbell, Tanya Utley, Sharon Goff, Karen Donner, MarilynWhelan, and Fred Whelan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made toSt. Luke’s United Methodist Church. There will be no services, and cremationwill be accorded. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan-Washington Park North, where family and friends can leave condolences at www.flannerbuchanan.com.