Zachary E. “Zach” Rautenkranz

Zachary E. Rautenkranz, 36, of Silver Lake and formerly of Claypool, died Thursday July 28, 2022. Zach was born in Warsaw on July 16, 1986, the son of Ronald J. Rautenkranz and (the late) Jackie L. (Bradley) Rautenkranz.  He graduated from Warsaw Community High School with the Class of ’05 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps. spending the next 10 years proudly serving his country. On May 2, 2012, while stationed in New York, Zach married Morgan (Ousley) Rautenkranz. He was employed as a maintenance technician at Zimmer Biomet and attended Victory Rock Church. Zach was a loving father & husband, who cherished the time he spent with his family. He was a sports fan, especially the Dallas Cowboys & the Chicago Cubs and he also enjoyed playing video games.  With a love for the outdoors, Zach enjoyed hunting & fishing and riding his Harley. His adventuresome side also led him to try bull riding. Zach is survived by his wife, Morgan and their children, Lucas and Diana. Also surviving are his father, Ronald Rautenkranz of Pierceton; his mother & father-in-law, Ladonna & Burnis Ousley of Warsaw; his sister, Alexis J. Rautenkranz of Wabash, along with his aunts, uncles & cousins. Zach was preceded in death by his mother, Jackie Rautenkranz;  his sister, Diana Rautenkranz Mitchem, and his grandparents, Barbara & Dyrell “Buck” Kreis, and John & Phyllis Rautenkranz. Funeral Services 11:00 Thursday August 4, 2022 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Ct. with visitation from 10-11am. Visitation also from 4-8pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow the funeral service in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool, with military honors. The family’s preferred memorial is Lighthouse Autism Center, 1535 Provident Ct. Warsaw IN 46580. To share a remembrance of Zach or to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.