Tony Lee Rausch

Tony Lee Rausch of Belleville, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home, having attained the age of 51 years, 11 months and 27 days.

Born on January 26, 1966 in Illinois, he was the son of Gene Lester and Irene Alice Rausch, nee Arnold.

Tony was in the computer engineering department at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his brothers, Gene (Nancy Rausch and Charles Walter Rausch in infancy and his sister, Donna Gibson.

Surviving are his brother, Larry (Marilyn) Rausch of Salem, Illinois; his nieces and nephews, Kelly Rausch, Casey Rausch, both of Columbia, Illinois, Jacalyn (Adam) Marquart of Ballwin, Missouri, Steven (Kristen) Bernhard of Pontiac, Illinois and Shawn (Misty) Bernhard of Pinckneyville, Illinois; 15 great-nieces and nephews and many friends.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

A gathering of friends will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Creason Funeral Home in Waterloo, Illinois.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The Creason Funeral Home in Waterloo, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.