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Friends and Family,
Throughout life we walk through valleys and over mountains. Today, we find ourselves in a Valley that is missing a man renown for climbing mountains. On Saturday May 30th, 2026, a beloved Husband, Father, Son and Brother was taken from us to climb a mountain we can’t see on this side of the Veil. Eric Rausch was a Legend in this world, decorated in combat and selflessly saving more lives that can be counted. More than anything he loved and was loved endlessly by his beloved wife Christa, children Hunter, Ericka and Ava, extended family and friends. There are no words, songs or silence that can fill the void that has been left.
I’m trying to come up with some story to tell that would ease the pain and bring levity to the air. Some adventure on the mountain, river, or war story. Some family camping trip, campfire or cookout that a memory was forged into history. But how do you choose from the multitude of stories that have been shared by countless people, wife, son, daughters, fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters.
But we know this story isn’t over. His legacy will live on with his family and children to keep walking up the mountain, and the mountains still yet to come.
During this change of season, a Go Fund Me account was started to help support the family through financial burden left in Eric’s absence with us. Please prayerfully consider donating to help Christa and his children moving into a life without him. More than anything, keep Eric’s family in your thoughts and prayers as they are tangible and coveted.
Eric, we’ll see you at the top…
https://gofund.me/5b552b43c
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Eric was a great friend. He came to our farm many times to hunt and enjoy clean air. I will miss him! RIP troop!Eric was a great friend. He came to our farm many times to hunt and enjoy clean air. I will miss him! RIP troop!0 Comments 0 Shares 733 ViewsReact
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I will always remember Lieutenant Colonel Raush as one of my patients, although at first, I didn’t even realize who he was. When I called his name, I realized he was the person who worked in the ER and often brought patients over to us. He came prepared with his MRI questionnaire already completed and even had his IV placed ahead of time because he knew we would need it for the exam.
That was the moment I realized he was an officer. I remember telling him, “Sir, I never realized you were an officer—I thought you were enlisted because every time we had a patient from the ER, you were always the one bringing them over.” He would often wear a scrub top with OCP bottoms, and you could hardly notice his rank. Looking back now, that says so much about the kind of person he was.
Despite his position, he carried himself with humility, kindness, and quiet leadership. He never acted above anyone and treated people with respect no matter who they were. He led through actions rather than titles.
The last time I saw him was when one of our techs called the ER to help with a difficult IV placement. He came with the ultrasound machine and brought a student with him, taking the opportunity not only to help but also to teach. That memory stays with me because it reflected who he was—always willing to serve, support others, and share his knowledge.
I will always remember him as someone who was genuinely kind, humble, and dedicated to helping people. His presence made an impact, and he will truly be missed. May he rest in peace, and may his legacy of quiet leadership and compassion continue through the people whose lives he touched.I will always remember Lieutenant Colonel Raush as one of my patients, although at first, I didn’t even realize who he was. When I called his name, I realized he was the person who worked in the ER and often brought patients over to us. He came prepared with his MRI questionnaire already completed and even had his IV placed ahead of time because he knew we would need it for the exam. That was the moment I realized he was an officer. I remember telling him, “Sir, I never realized you were an officer—I thought you were enlisted because every time we had a patient from the ER, you were always the one bringing them over.” He would often wear a scrub top with OCP bottoms, and you could hardly notice his rank. Looking back now, that says so much about the kind of person he was. Despite his position, he carried himself with humility, kindness, and quiet leadership. He never acted above anyone and treated people with respect no matter who they were. He led through actions rather than titles. The last time I saw him was when one of our techs called the ER to help with a difficult IV placement. He came with the ultrasound machine and brought a student with him, taking the opportunity not only to help but also to teach. That memory stays with me because it reflected who he was—always willing to serve, support others, and share his knowledge. I will always remember him as someone who was genuinely kind, humble, and dedicated to helping people. His presence made an impact, and he will truly be missed. May he rest in peace, and may his legacy of quiet leadership and compassion continue through the people whose lives he touched.0 Comments 0 Shares 782 ViewsReact
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Eric was a bright light that was destined to make your day happier and always funnier! There was nothing better than the jokes passed between yourself and Eric, making the chaos a little more bearable. I always enjoyed when I had the opportunity to work with Eric, as his lightness was inviting and welcoming. Thank you for being the amazing human you were and showing me what true leadership, stewardship, and what a dependable peer should look like. I’ll never forget the impact you had on me, no matter how big or small! Prayers to the family and to all those impacted by Eric’s life as we mourn the mountain we cannot see him on till our time comes.Eric was a bright light that was destined to make your day happier and always funnier! There was nothing better than the jokes passed between yourself and Eric, making the chaos a little more bearable. I always enjoyed when I had the opportunity to work with Eric, as his lightness was inviting and welcoming. Thank you for being the amazing human you were and showing me what true leadership, stewardship, and what a dependable peer should look like. I’ll never forget the impact you had on me, no matter how big or small! Prayers to the family and to all those impacted by Eric’s life as we mourn the mountain we cannot see him on till our time comes.0 Comments 0 Shares 795 ViewsReact
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Matt Uber
I met Eric at Wright Patterson AFB while working as a nurse together. I was immediately struck by his commanding presence and his infectious smile and optimist. It was always “bro” this and “bro” that, but it was during our time in the SOST that we truly became brothers. Eric was larger than life, physically and in character. Bordering on legend, Eric always lived life to the fullest. Whether downrange, at home, or in the wilderness of his great state of Alaska, Eric live for the adventure. My heart is broken with his passing and wish I could has spoken with him one more time. I believe we will meet again in a New Heaven and a New Earth where he will fully know as he is fully known by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I love you, bro. We all miss you desperately. Your absence leaves an immense whole in this world that no one can replace. We will remember your legacy and join you in Eternity. May God Bless you , Christa and family as you find comfort in the Lord. Please reach out with any needs you all might have. Grace and Peace. The Uber Family
Liai
I had the privilege of serving with Eric at JBER from 2019 to 2022. He was the most easy-going, genuinely kind soul I’ve ever met. Eric was brilliant and hilariously funny, yet incredibly humble. He was always patient enough to share his knowledge, often downplaying his own intelligence—even though we all knew he was the most experienced man in the room. As a leader, Eric’s priority was always his people. He took care of us in ways big and small, whether it was firing up the grill during a long shift, or shooing away the local moose so we could get to our cars safely. His empathy is something I will carry with me forever. When my husband was deployed and my young son ended up in the ER, Eric stepped in without hesitation. He told me to go home and focus on my family, quietly covering my next shift himself. When I found out, I was overwhelmed by his selflessness. Knowing his favorite currency was caffeine, I thanked him with a canister of our favorite "fightin' juice" pre-workout. The memory of his massive smile when I handed it to him is something I will always cherish. May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may his family find comfort in knowing how deeply he was loved. The world was a brighter place because of Eric Rausch.
Jlysa Andrews
Eric was THE GUY. Working in radiology and pulling crazy call Eric was always the light at the end of the tunnel. Seeing Eric made me excited to be called in. Made it worth it. Seeing his smiling and face and his no complaints attitude. I wish he would've complained more. He was my version of superman. If he was doing good I knew I was gonna be ok. Patients raved about him because of his compassion, his passion taking care of others, and his humility and kindness. Most of us thought he was enlisted because of the way he carried himself. He never looked down on any of us. He spoke to us with respect and kindness and could see each person individually. He could see me and he made sure I knew he saw me. Rare these days to be honest. He was the first person to notice and comment on a my weightloss journey and always knew exactly what to say to make me smile or lift my spirits and he was so good at pointing out the silver lining when I worked hard to complain. He told me he was proud of me and I just knew I was a bad ass. Lol. Going to work with Eric there was a joy and made the world has lost balance with him gone. I miss him every single day.
Brandon Blake
Rausch was more than a brother, mentor, and teammate—he was all of those things and so much more. I had the honor of sharing the battlefield with him, and what a ride we had. I have countless stories I could share, but it would take far more than 2,000 characters to do him justice. Rausch was the kind of person who pushed you to become a better version of yourself and led by example every day. He was a true leader. He was also a comedian at heart, always finding a way to bring laughter and make even the toughest situations a little more bearable. Rausch loved many things in life, but nothing meant more to him than his wife and children. I’ll miss the hunting photos, the stories we shared about deployments, and the pictures of him flexing at the gym. The legacy you left behind will live on for a very long time, and I am grateful for the role you played in shaping me into the operator, teammate, and leader I am today. I’ll make sure my ruck is packed and ready for the day we meet again at the top of the mountain. Love you, brother. And the great thing about legends is that legends never die.
Scott
My thoughts here will be brief. Eric was a brother and a friend. He taught me what it means to lean forward. To stay aggressive, to not make excuses, to take the next summit, to conquer the next tangle of alders. A natural leader, a magnet in every room and a man you could call at any time without hesitation. He is an American hero, and a personal hero of mine. I will never load a heavy pack or ascent the next peak without you at top of mind. Love you brother. Scott
Ashton
Rausch was larger than life. He didn’t care about rank or status, just your character. I found this out after calling him Col Raush a few times in one day and he replied “do you not like me or something are we not friends”. Needless to say I started calling him Raush or Eric from that day forward. He had almost no filter but he told it like it was, and I believe most people respected that about him, I know I did. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing him talk about his hunts and fishing adventures and regularly would ask his opinion on what tackle should I use and what do you think a good gun would be for this kind of hunt and he always had an answer that I never would questioned. He knew so much about a lot of things and his word and opinions were highly considered and respected. He also loved and was very proud of his family. He regularly talked about going on hunting and fishing trips with his kids and always seemed to light up when they were coming back into town. His loss is felt deeply amongst his friends and colleague's and I can’t even imagine the pain felt by his family. During this time of grief and sorrow know that Eric left a lasting impression on everyone he came into contact with and will always be held in high regard by myself and his team and I will be praying for his family while they navigate this loss.