James W. Rautzhan

FREDERICKSBURG - James W. Rautzhan, 91, of Fredericksburg passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital in Orwigsburg. He was the husband of the late Mary Rautzhan who passed away in May 2020.

Born in Williamstown on April 24, 1932, he was the son of the late George Russell and Margaret (Shomper) Rautzhan. James graduated from Williamstown High School with the Class of 1951. After he graduated, he enlisted in the Army in August of 1951. He volunteered for the Korean conflict and then was deployed to Europe and Japan. He served a total of 42 years in the Army. James was a member of the Jonestown United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and radio-controlled model airplanes.

He is survived by his children: George William husband of Nancy K. Rautzhan of Fredericksburg, and Christine Marie wife of Ronald Keren of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren Stacey Ann wife of Robert Martens, Shara Marie wife of Lloyd “JR” Bomgardner, William Lloyd husband of Alexandria Rautzhan and Joshua M. Keren; and great grandchildren Carly & Lane Lehman and Jackson & Declan Rautzhan. He was preceded in death by his siblings George Rautzhan and Marion Morrison.

Memorial services for both James and his wife Mary will be on Friday, August 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jonestown United Methodist Church, 109 W. Market St., Jonestown, PA 17038. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of James & Mary may be made to their church.