Joe L Rausch, 63, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, February 9, 2008 at his home. Joe was born December 30, 1944 in Sumner, IA the son of Arlie and Myrtle Treloar Rausch. On August 15, 1964 he was united in marriage to Lois Ladage at Tripoli, IA. She survives. Other survivors include his son, Jason A Rausch of Keokuk, IA, two brothers, Lee Rausch and his wife Donna of Tripoli, IA and Clair Rausch and his wife Terese of Cedar Rapids, IA and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Rausch. Joe graduated from the Tripoli High School with the Class of 1963 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Upper Iowa College in Fayette, IA in 1969. He enjoyed being outdoors doing his gardening, hunting, fishing and trapping. He also enjoyed reading when he couldn't be outdoors. There will be no services or visitation.