Timothy J. Rausch

Timothy Rausch, 44, Moorhead, MN, died on Sunday, August 3, 2008, in Moorhead.Timothy James Rausch was born on April 25, 1964, in Fargo, ND, to James and Cleola Van Ornum Rausch. He grew up and attended school in Moorhead, graduating from Moorhead High School in 1982. He worked for Bosh Enterprises in Fargo, ND, as a carpet cleaner for several years before starting his own business, Big Tim's Carpet Cleaning. Having his own business gave him the flexibility to help with projects for family and friends. He was a jack-of-all-trades and could tackle almost any task. Tim was an avid fisherman and loved fishing for cats on the Red River. He loved cars and raced with his brother Tom in their younger days. He was in a bowling league and enjoyed bowling with his daughter; he also enjoyed playing pool and darts.Tim is survived by his daughter, Alyssa Rausch, Baltic, SD; Mother, Cleola Sauter, Moorhead, MN; brother, Thomas Belle Rausch, Mapleton, ND; sisters, Stacie Thomas Nelson, Moorhead, MN, Laurie Brian McKeever, Fargo, ND, and Kari Mark Waller, Fargo, ND; nieces and nephews, Thomas "T.J." Rausch, Dustin Scott, Andy, Kate and Sarah Nelson, Jacob McKeever, and Angie and Jamie Waller. He was preceded in death by his dad, James Rausch.