Rick Rauh

'Rick Rauh, 55, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2015. He was born May 29, 1959, the second of three children to the late Lee and Betty JoAnn Rauh in Tulsa. He grew up in the community of Mingo in Tulsa and attended Mingo School. Childhood memories from Mingo meant a great deal to Rick long after the closing of Mingo School. Rick attended several reunions and treasured his time in Mingo. He continued at Owasso High School, where Rick played tuba for the Pride of Owasso Band under the direction of Harlon Lamkin. Rick graduated from OHS in 1977 and received a music scholarship from the University of Arkansas, played in the Razorback Band, and was among the initial members of the Hog Wild BasketballÂ¬ Band. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Rick made life-long friendships while in Fayetteville, including his future wife Kim Baker who was also a member of the Razorback Band. They were married on July 10, 1987. One of Rickâ€™s many adventures includes the time he sailed from San Francisco to Hawaii with Kim and his in-laws on a boat built by his father-in-law. Working up the corporate ladder, he became a regional sales manager for various companies ranging all across North America, ending up in Savannah, Georgia, where his son, Sam, was born in 1991. At this point, they moved back and made Owasso their home. From then on, his passions turned to being a Scoutmaster, helping his son become an Eagle Scout, golfing, and being a very involved Pride of Owasso band parent. He long attended Hope Unitarian Church, where he served on the Board of Trustees and as President. He started Manufacturing Recruiters, a manufacturing employment agency, and later a manufacturing software company. While Sam attended the U of A, Rick and Kim played at numerous Homecoming games as part of the Razorback Alumni Band. Rick was preceded in death by his parents and leaves behind his devoted wife Kim of the home and their son Sam and his wife Shelby from Fayetteville, Arkansas. He also leaves behind one sister, Leslee and Dan Patrick of Owasso; one brother, Randy and Bonnie Rauh of Owasso and numerous nieces and nephews that Rick adored. Visitation will be on Friday March 27th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Mowery Funeral Home in Owasso. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday March 28th at the Owasso 7th Grade Center. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Rick Rauh to the Folds of Honor Foundation, 5800 North Patriot Drive, Owasso, OK 74055 or Hope Unitarian Church, 8432 South Sheridan Road, Tulsa, OK 74133. Arrangements and services entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service, Owasso, Oklahoma. www.moweryfs.com'

Rick Rauh

May 29, 1959 - March 21, 2015