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Name:: JOHN TAUSCH
Date of Death:: Jan 6, 2012
Location of Service:: McNett Funeral Home - Andrews
Category:: Current Obituaries

John Tausch, 75, of Andrews passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at his home in Andrews, Texas.

Burial will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Andrews West Cemetery Under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Andrews. Pastor Guy Crawford will officiate.

John was born February 2, 1936 in New Braunfels, Texas. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 until 1958.

He married Patricia Robertson August 18, 1956 in New Braunfels. He graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1961 and earned his Master’s Degree from South West Texas State in 1966.

He and Pat moved to Andrews in 1961 where he taught school at Devonian Elementary School for 30 years.

John had a passion for teaching, woodworking and building. He had a gift for repairing anything and generously shared his talents. John enjoyed cars, music, sports, traveling and camping.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Tausch of Andrews; daughter, Catherine Braasch and her husband, Tom of Austin; son, Paul Tausch and his wife, Kim of Simi Valley, California; grandchildren, Hunter Braasch and his wife, Kristen, Margaret Gant and her husband, Justin and Tristan Tausch; great grandchildren, Oliver Braasch and Johnny Gant.

Location Name

Location of Services:: McNett Funeral Home
Street:: 705 North Main Street
ZIP:: 79714
City:: Andrews
State:: TX
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Condolence Messages

#1 Ted Kantor 2012-01-09 02:12 Mr. Tausch was my 5th grade teacher. He was a wonderful teacher, role model, and influence at Devonian Elementary. I wish we had many more like him in our schools today. My condolences and prayers go out to the Tausch family.

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#2 Billie Helton 2012-01-09 08:16 Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Quote

#3 Dee Becker 2012-01-09 09:31 I was saddened to learn of John's death. He was such a good friend and fellow teacher. He had a sense of humor all his own. I have a mental image of him lighting his pipe…it always reminded me of my grandfather. Please know Pat and family you are in our prayers and may God hold you close in the coming days. If weather permits I want to come to the services but if roads are too slick know you will be in our thoughts.

Remembering a Good Friend,
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#4 Steve Baker 2012-01-09 13:40 Mr. Tausch was my 5th grade teacher at Devonian Elementary. I always loved his class and enjoyed being around him. Mr. Tausch was an inspiration and a positive influence in my life. I was very fortunate to have been one of his students.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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#5 John and Patty Enstrom 2012-01-09 16:28 It was our heartfelt pleasure to meet and share several family occasions with John. A true Texas gentleman and outstanding human. He was proud of the beautiful family that surrounded him in love.
Thank you for his service to the USA. He smiles on us today from God's arms. Pass on his wisdom and kindness.

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#6 Joyce Franklin Boren 2012-01-10 03:05 I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr Tausch was my 5th grade teacher too. He was a wonderful teacher and left a lasting impression on me. He was one of the best teachers I ever had and I enjoyed being in his class. My prayers go out to his family. Quote

#7 Cher, Virginia & Don Groody 2012-01-10 06:15 Dear Pat:

We are so saddened to hear of your loss. We regret we did not have the pleasure of meeting John but what we have heard so many great things about him from Hunter and the Enstroms. We look forward to meeting you one day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Quote

#8 Paula McDole Taylor 2012-01-12 04:57 I was so sad to hear the news that Mr. Tausch had passed. As a 42 year old mother of two teenagers, I have come to appreciate my own upbringing and education more than I ever could before becoming a mom myself. Mr. Tausch was my favorite teacher! It's amazing that looking back, I would remember an elementary school teacher as having such an impact on my life. I reference him on a reguar basis with my own kids and laugh about certain stories from Mr. Tausch's class with my own parents. And he taught me how to spell my first "BIG word" accommodate. I always felt smarter after that! ;) Thank you Mr. Tausch for dedicating your life to bringing up children to be responsible adults. And to his family, I will pray that your sadness is lessoned by all the wonderful memories of him and the knowledge of what a wonderful legacy he left behind. We are all so much better for having known him, if only for a brief time. Quote

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