Mark Rauch

Mark was born on New Year’s Eve 1952 to Robert & Elaine Rauch. He grew up in Granada Hills with his brothers Joe, Robbie and David. He graduated from Granada Hills High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in Ornamental Horticulture.

Mark was employed by the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department for 27 years. He began his career as a Parks Supervisor in charge of beach parks maintenance. After 5 years he was placed in charge of the Central Staff overseeing the pest control operation, park repairs & all large equipment and equipment operators.

He was never one to sit still. He enjoyed working in his yard at home in Carpinteria and had one of the first drought tolerant yards in his neighborhood. He was recognized by Carpinteria Beautiful.

Mark loved surfing & taught his son Brian as well as Brian’s friends to surf. He would patiently push them off on waves when they were learning.

He rode his bike, sometimes to Santa Barbara & enjoyed both ocean and lake fishing on his boat. He liked camping with his family in the Eastern Sierras & golfing at Ventura and Santa Barbara courses. When he slowed down from all of these activities he could be found with a Bud Lite in his hand grilling something on his Weber in the backyard. He had that tri tip down to perfection.

Mark was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church. He sat on the Board of Directors & helped with church grounds maintenance. He also sat on the City of Carpinteria Tree Advisory Committee for many years.

Mark is now at his eternal rest in the arms of Jesus. The family thanks all of those who hung in there with us all those years. This includes the caregivers who came to our home, Sansum Medical Clinic, Ventura Aegis Living & Assist Hospice Care.

Mark is survived by Marianne and their son Brian (Jessica).