Two upcoming events to celebrate Dad!<div><b>Event 1 -&nbsp;</b></div><div>Celebration of Life, Friday 11/30 from 4-7pm.</div><div>American Legion, Melrose, MN.</div><div>He helped us decide and planned it with us. &nbsp;What a strange and interesting experience.</div><div><font face="sans-serif" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In lieu of flowers, donations for expenses can be sent to either Beth or Tara. &nbsp;Please contact us for addresses.</span></font><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Event 2 -</b></div><div>Charitable Fundraiser/Benefit, Saturday 12/1 from 4-8pm.</div><div>American Legion, Melrose, MN</div><div>The event was planned before he passed and it will go on as originally planned.</div><div>Silent Auction donations are still being accepted.</div><div><br></div><div>Some side notes:</div><div>Mom, Beth, the boys, Bogey and I came to the lake last night. &nbsp;So incredibly hard as he is everywhere! &nbsp;Miss him so much.</div><div><br></div><div>With Thanksgiving tomorrow, we are leaving an open chair for him. &nbsp;Our hearts hurt and the tears and laughter come and go as “life goes on”. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>His obituary is posted in the Melrose Beacon at this time.</div><div><br></div><div>Love to you all -&nbsp;</div><div>Mom, Tara, Beth</div><div>Greg, Troy, Logan, Xander, Brax and Bogey</div><div><br></div>

Jim Rausch

Update: life goes on... – by Tara Yeater