Joseph Paul Rauen, 90, of Austin, Minn., died Friday, July 20, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Joseph was born near Adams, Minn., on Oct. 31, 1921, to Phillip and Katherine (Heimer) Rauen. He attended grade school in Adams. On Oct. 25, 1975, he married Marie Jahnke at Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Joe spent many years farming southwest of Adams on the family farm. He also worked as a carpenter for several years and worked at Raymond Lumber, where he retired from. Joe was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus, the Moose, the Eagles and was a social member of the American Legion. An avid sportsman, Joe spent his free time golfing, bowling, playing cards, fishing up north, and watching sports. Joe enjoyed spending time with people, especially his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marie; parents Phillip and Katherine; brothers Henry, Fred, Bill, Mike, Leo, and infant brother Edward; sisters Elizabeth, Rose, Mary, Odelalia, Margaret, and infant sister Esther.

Joseph is survived by his sister Gertrude Loecher of Adams and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper Officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour before the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.