Jesse David Rauk

Jesse Rauk, age 28, of Neillsville, WI died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the Black River Memorial Hospital.Jesse David Rauk was born on August 2, 1984 in Waukesha, WI the son of Robert and Laurie (Perry) Rauk. In 1995, Jesse and his family moved to Neillsville and he graduated from Neillsville High School in 2003.Jesse was a kind, gentle, honest young man who was well-liked by everyone. His passion in life was collecting old cars, but he also loved the outdoors and anything to do with the outdoors, from canoeing to camping to back-packing. Jesse was a hands-on man, who loved to work on his house and fix his old cars. He also enjoyed animals, especially his cat and dog, being on his computer and reading his Bible.He is survived by his parents, Robert and Laurie Rauk of Neillsville, one brother, Thomas Perry of Neillsville and a sister, Christina Rauk of Neillsville. Jesse is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Evelyn Perry of Muskego, WI.He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Taylor James Rauk and his paternal grandparents, Gile and Marilyn Rauk.Funeral Services for Jesse will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 15, 2012 at the Living Hope Evangelical Free Church in Neillsville. Pastor Steven Wentz will officiate. Music will be provided by Kathy Meshnick, pianist. Interment will be in the Marie Louise Chapel Cemetery in the Town of Weston. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville and from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Monday at the Church.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456