William C. Raugust Jr.

William C. Raugust  Jr., age 83, passed away May 10, 2009, in Moses Lake.

William was born May 30, 1925, in Batum, Wash., to William C. Raugust Sr., and Reca (Heizelmann) Raugust. He grew up in the Odessa area and graduated from Odessa High School then attended Washington State College (now Washington State University) where he received his degree in speech. He was a WWII Air Force Veteran. He was the manager of Chief Ready foods and potato manufacturing in Othello for several years, and also loved to build things like grain elevators and homes in the Odessa and Batum area.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years Cheree Raugust at the home. As per his request no services will be held.

Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, is caring for the family.