Frederick Merritt Rasch Sr., 71, of Blountstown, Florida, died Saturday, December 15, 2007 in his home. He was born January 20, 1936 in Sea Pleasant, Maryland to James Herman & Betha Marie Rasch. He served in the United States Navy for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Rasch, a son, Butch Rasch, his parents and 2 sisters. He is survived by 2 daughters, Susan Rodgers and companion, Darrell Swearingen of Panama City Beach; Deborah Jackson and companion, Terry Loman of Greensboro, N.C.; 4 grandchildren, Ashley Jackson, Brad Rodgers, Christopher Rodgers, Janna Rasch; 4 great grandchildren, Jayde, Eva, Roxanne, Jesse and a brother, Heinz Rasch and wife, Freda of Panama City. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.