Jerome "Stokes" Leo Rauser, age 83, passed away on November 19, 2012.  He was the beloved husband of Miriam Rauser (nee Evans), dear father of Jerry and wife, Cindy, Mike and wife, Donna, Mark and wife, Debbie and Eric and wife, April Rauser and daughter Dawn Robey and her husband Greg.  He also was the loving grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 4. Stokes served his country in the United States Navy before moving to Glen Burnie where he resided for 56 years.  He was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion, Post #276.  He enjoyed gardening, taking care of the fish pond and building things, but he especially loved spending time with his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 28 At 12:00 Noon.  Interment: Crownsville Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 7436 Baltimore & Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, holytrinitycc.org or call 410.766.5070. Funeral arrangements were take care of by Fink Funeral Home in Glen Burnie.