Pastor Ronald Auch, Sr.
November 28, 1951 -
July 11, 2018
On Wednesday, July 11, 2018, Pastor Ron Auch, Sr., loving husband, dad, Papa, and pastor too many, passed into Eternity at the age of 66.
Pastor Ron was born on November 28, 1951, in Yankton, SD to Ervin and Nancy (Wolhoy) Auch. He was raised in Rapid City, SD. He answered the call of God on his life, graduating from North Central Bible College, Minneapolis, MN, and served the Lord he loved in ministry for 42 years.
On June 14, 1975, he married Lou Ann Littner. They were blessed with a son, Ron Jr.
Ron had a passion for his God and people. He loved to teach people of the intimacy through prayer they could have with God. He was known for his quick wit, availability to others and compassionate spirit. He not only pastored at Prayer House A/G in Kenosha WI but began Pray Tell Ministries (1980), traveling around the world, teaching and training others. He authored 10 books, was a member of the National Prayer Committee and was honored to open the US House of Representatives (Washington DC) on June 6, 2001 with prayer.
He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann; his son, Ronald J Auch, Jr., his daughter-in-love, Heidi and the joys of his life, Ron John, Avery and Micah. He is further survived by his brothers, Barry (Geri) and Darryl (Teri) Auch; his sister-in-law, Teena Auch; his brother-in-law, Ed Littner and several nieces and nephews.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Nancy, and a brother, Doug.
Service Info
A Memorial Service honoring Pastor Ron Auch’s life will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Journey Church, 10700 75th Street. Private entombment will take place in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
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Pastor Jamie MorganMy name is Pastor Jamie Morgan. I pastor an AG church in NJ (LifeIsHere.org) and was on both the National Prayer Committee as well as the Assemblies of God Prayer Committe with your father. There are defining moments, both in life and in the ministry, and reading your father's book, The Jesus Sensitive Church, was one of them. I had never heard of your father, and as a brand new pastor many years ago I was perusing Amazon for "pastoring" books. It was then I "stumbled upon" (aka had a divine appt with) To be honest, because I was brand new to pastoring and looking for guidance, my church could have either gone the "seeker sensitive" route, or the "Jesus sensitive" route. Reading Ron's book sent my church on a Scriptural, Holy Spirit-led trajectory, rather than a man pleasing, fleshly path. The influence his book had on my life and church remains to this day. Years later, after finding out the heart that I had for prayer, Ron recommended me as a member to the National Prayer Committee, which then led to my assignment on the Assemblies of God Prayer Committee. It was important for me that you knew how your husband, father, and grandfather affected this pastor and her church in NJ as I know he did countless other people, churches, ministries, etc. around the world. Praying for all of you as you heal and receive the restoration of Jesus. Blessings, Pastor Jamie Morgan P.S. The Jesus Sensitive Church was never more needed than now. Please consider reprinting it for the pastors of this generation!
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Douglas DetertMillie and I were privileged to have known Pastor Ron for many years as a friend and brother. He has enriched our lives by his books, his Solemn Assemblies, his prayer life, and his wit. May God uphold his family during the weeks and months ahead.
