Ned W. Rautsaw

Ned W. Rautsaw, age 91 of Eaton, OH died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at McCullough Hyde Hospital in Oxford, OH. Ned was born on August 25, 1924 in Monroe Twp., Preble County, Ohio the son of the late Burley E. & Lucille E. (Morris) Rautsaw. He was a supervisor for Parker Hannifin Corp. in Eaton. Member of the St. Clair Rod & Gun Club, avid golf player and loved fishing and all sports.

Preceded in death by his 1st Wife: Mary Jane (Reed) Rautsaw in 1960; 2nd wife of 49 years: Thelma J. Rautsaw in 2010; Infant daughter in 1960; Step-daughter Karen L. Jefferson in 2012; brother: Billy Joe Rautsaw in 2011.

Survivors include daughters: Sherry Phillips of Columbus, OH Sandy Reed of Florida; Step-Son: Fred D. Jefferson of Eaton, OH; 5 Grandchildren: Stephanie and Eric Hisey of Eaton, OH; Jeannie and Steve French of Eaton, OH; Retired MSGT Troy and Maylen Hickman of Murrieta, California; Alicia Beeson of Kansas; Alicia Beeson of Bird City, KS and Dylan Webb of Florida. Great Grandchildren: Joshua Hisey, Christopher Hisey, Will and Zach Henry, Troy Hickman II and Alec Hickman and Matt and Megan Barker. Several Nieces and Nephews.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Mound Hill Cemetery – Eaton, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Preble County P.O. Box 72 Eaton, Ohio 45320. Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home – Eaton, OH. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com