Rita M. Rausch, age 72 a resident of Kenosha, passed away Monday on February 1st 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Rita was born in Kenosha on February 14th, 1943 to Everett and Wanda Hendricksen. She was educated in the local schools and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. On May 13th 1961, she was united in marriage with Daniel Rausch in Waukegan Illinois.
Rita was a proud homemaker and a wonderful mother to her children. She loved nothing more than to be surrounded by her family, unless it was to be surrounded by her family at Christmas. She was a lover of all animals but had a soft spot for birds and dogs. Her kindness and loving spirit will be deeply missed by her children and grandchildren.
Surviving Rita is her husband of 54 years, Daniel of Kenosha and her children Todd Rausch of Tomahawk, Toby Rausch of Kenosha, Trent (Susan) Rausch of Bristol and Tammy Rausch of Kenosha. In addition she is survived by seven grandchildren, Jeremiah, Dylan, Jerzy, Dawson, Trinity, Hannah, and Noel, one great grandchild Anthony and by her two brothers, Jim Hendricksen and Don Hendricksen.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother Robert.
A Celebration of Life for Rita Rausch and Dan Rausch’s brother Zane Rausch will be held on Saturday February 6th, 2016 at the Fireside Restaurant (2801-30th avenue) from Noon until 3:00 PM.
Jim and Sharon Ingham says:
Tammy Rausch and Family
With Sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron Schmidt says:
So very sorry to hear this news, and much too late too. Rita was one of the great ladies/Moms of my childhood neighborhood. I can clearly hear her calling out Tammy Ann, Todd Allen, Trent, Toby, time to come home! Rita, may I say I am sorry? For yelling out, “I’m not coming “.
I don’t think she bought it, but let me know if you got in trouble boys.
I think of the Rauch family now and then, and miss them. Contacting me is welcome.
Also, I bought a Javelin off of Rita for my girlfriend. Rita didn’t want to sell it, but Danny pushed her to sell. I hope she didn’t regret it, or it caused tension after I left.