Carl Russell Rausch, 73, Clarksville, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 PM Friday at Neal-Tarpley Chapel with Father Michael Baltrus officiating. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 5:30 PM Friday at the funeral home. Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born March 9, 1935 in Nowatha, OK son of the late Charles and Elouse Rausch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Eldrege Rausch. He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean War and was a retired pipe fitter. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include sons, Michael Rausch, Pleasant View, TN and Christopher Rausch, Mt. Juliet, TN; and grandchildren Jarrett Rausch, Pleasant View, TN; and Miranda Rausch, Mt. Juliet, TN. Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at neal-tarpley.com.