Jack Delano Rausch, 80, passed away on November 15, 2013. He received his Bachelor of Music Education (bassoon) and Masters of Music (theory) from Ohio State University. He served in the Air Force and performed in the 751st Air Force Band from 1953-57. He was Principal Bassoonist in the Florida Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Santa Fe Opera, Phoenix Symphony and others. Jack joined the faculty of ASU in 1964 and retired in 1996 as Associate Director of the School of Music and Professor Emeritus of Bassoon. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marlene, a son, brother and nephews. A sister is deceased. An interment service will be at 2 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona with a celebration of life to be held at 3 p.m. at the family home. Family requests that any memorial gifts be made to Hospice of the Valley and the Parkinson's Association of Arizona. Friends may add comments at Legacy.com (Source: Arizona Republic)