Janet E. Rauenzahn

Janet E. Rauenzahn, 82, of Laureldale, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Braynard L. Rauenzahn, who passed away on April 24, 1993. Together they shared 32 years of marriage.

Born on May 19, 1942, in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Fern G. (Hoffman) Budwash. During her life, she worked for Crystal Brands until retiring in 2007.

She was a member of Salem Shalters Lutheran Church in Fleetwood. Janet was very involved in her church and a strong believer and family oriented.

Janet is survived by daughter, Cathy J. Goodling, wife of Dennis Goodling, of Cole Camp, Missouri; Sons- Scott A. Rauenzahn, husband of Judy A. Rauenzahn, of Fleetwood; Craig B. Rauenzahn, husband of Carol A. Rauenzahn, of Laureldale; 6 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren; siblings, Ronald L. Budwash, Terry A. Budwash, Donna M. Budwash, and Charlene DeVine.

She was predeceased by her brothers Richard C. Budwash, Robert J. Budwash and 1 grandchild.

Funeral Service will be held at Bean Funeral Homes 1605 Rockland Street Reading, PA 19604 on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00am-11:00am. Online condolences may be made to www.beanfuneralhomes.com.