Joel Rauchbauer

Joel Robert Rauchbauer, age 19, of Frederic/ Grantsburg, WI, went to be home with Jesus, the one who taught Him how to Love the way he did, on Saturday November 12, 2016. Joel was born on February 3, 1997, in Saint Croix Falls, WI, to parents, Arlene (Zwiers) and Bob Rauchbauer. Joel attended and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 2015, where he loved being a drummer in the High School Band. Joel was always drumming, not only on the drums, but on headrests, and backs of chairs. Joel, along with his brother, owned and operated their own lawn care and landscaping business. After high school, he attended electrical line worker school in Baudette, MN. Along with earning his certificate, he spent many hours with his friends, fishing and enjoying the outdoors. Joel loved the outdoors and always was looking for the next big fish, which he faithfully shared with the senior ladies who loved his visits. Joel loved his friends, young and old, with a fierce love; they took precedence over everything. The love he had for his family is something that is rare. His little Buddy, Trent, could often be seen waiting for his arrival staring at the clock. The reason Joel knew how to love with his whole heart is because he believed in Jesus and had given Jesus his whole heart, making his life infinitely better. On any given Saturday night, you could count on hearing Joel play drums with the praise and worship team at church. Afterward you could find Joel playing with the little kids and eating Pizza. The loss of Joel’s life will be felt by everyone who loved him. His true hope is in Jesus, which in turn gives us, who love Jesus, hope. The visitation for Joel will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, from 4:00PM - 8:00PM at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at 2:30PM (visitation from 12:30PM - 2:30PM) at Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com