John Allen Rauenhorst

John A. “Bert” Rauenhorst, age 87 years, passed away in his sleep Friday, July 24, 2026, at JAG Healthcare Burbank.

Bert was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota September 7, 1938, and was the son of the late Fred H. and Dora (Meslow) Rauenhorst.

He was very proud that he was an ordained priest for the Order of Preachers, the Dominicans before moving to Mesa, Arizona where he lived for more than twenty years. His love of having a family and human connection called him strongly to leave the priesthood. He became a family man and was very devoted to his family, extended family, and friends. Bert enjoyed golf, reading, and was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Mesa.

Bert was very proud of his sobriety of more than 30 years. He was very active in Alcoholics Anonymous and supportive in the AA community.

In addition to his parents, Bert was preceded in death by his twin brother, James. He is survived by his wife, Dian Radtke; daughters: Kari (John) Spanarella and Rebecca Figueroa all of Tucson, Arizona; sons: James Moreno of Tucson and Alex (Sara) Moreno of Westlake, Ohio; step-children: Dawn Kekelis of Fairlawn, Tom Koontz of Massillon, Beth (Daniel) Chrome of Mesa, and Kimberly (Paul) McVicker of Chandler, Arizona; 29 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Sr. Doris Rauenhorst, OP (Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa); and several nephews and nieces.

A memorial mass and graveside inurnment will be announced later.

In lieu of flowers, Bert’s family request that you have the holy sacrifice of the mass said in his memory.

Services in care of the Billow Funeral Homes and Crematory, 85 N. Miller Road Akron, Ohio 44333.

(Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)