Gwenn Ellis Rauch

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Rauch, Gwenn Ellis - Age 83, of Fenton, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio and Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026.

Gwenn was born August 23, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Arthur and Helen (Ellis) Johns. She later married John Rauch, in Grand Blanc, Michigan on December 23, 1967. They shared many wonderful years together until his passing on October 6, 2012.

Gwenn was a proud graduate of Bowling Green University and continued her studies at Oakland University. She dedicated more than 30 years to shaping young minds as a beloved second- and third-grade teacher at Myers Elementary School in the Grand Blanc School District.

After retiring from teaching, Gwenn remained active in her community. She was a member of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) and participated in activities at the Loose Senior Center. Gwenn was also a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fenton and previously Faith Lutheran Church in Grand Blanc.

Creativity was one of Gwenn’s great joys. She was an avid crafter who loved cross-stitch, needlepoint, basket weaving, and jewelry making. Many family members and friends cherish the handmade pieces she lovingly created over the years. She also treasured time spent with her family, especially her granddaughters.

Gwenn is survived by her loving daughters, Janet (Jonathan Elenbaas) Rauch and Susan (Andrew) O’Daniel; her beloved granddaughters, Jessica and Ashley O’Daniel; and her brother, Greg (Joanne) Johns.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Helen Johns, and her husband, John Rauch.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Pastor Peter Ahlersmeyer will officiate. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Grand Blanc. Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association/">American Diabetes Association (American Diabetes Association)

Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com