Service Information
Dawn I. Rauch, age 55, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be Friday, March 26, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Rich Valley Township, McLeod County, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service at Peace Lutheran Church.
Obituary
Dawn Ida Rauch was born on April 13, 1965, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Clarence and Stella (Jerabek) Rauch. Dawn was baptized as an infant on June 25, 1965, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on May 4, 1980, both at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1983. Dawn graduated from Hutchinson Area Vocational Technical Institute on May 23, 1985, with an Educational Assistant Degree.
Dawn was employed at various nursing homes, Burns Manor in Hutchinson for many years, Emmanuel Lutheran in Litchfield, and a nursing home in Anoka. She then worked at HTI for several more years.
She enjoyed crafts, playing cards, watercolor painting, pencil drawing, needlework, word puzzles, dice, NASCAR racing, and watching baseball and football. Dawn always enjoyed visiting and playing cards with company.
When she needed assistance with her daily care, Dawn became a resident of Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. She passed away there after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, March 19, 2021, at the age of 55 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Dawn is survived by her:
Siblings, Gerald Rauch of Hutchinson, MN,
Priscilla Rauch of Hutchinson, MN,
Rosemary Dieball and her husband, Karl, of Green Isle, MN,
Lois Jessen of Savage, MN,
Jerome Rauch of Champlin, MN,
Eugene Rauch and his wife, Bobbi, of Cosmos, MN,
Sheila Elkins and her husband, Gary, of Franklin, WI,
Edwin Rauch and his significant other, Deb Rauch, of Hutchinson, MN,
Patsy Amundson and her husband, Jeff, of Hutchinson, MN;
Brother-in-law, Randy Paul of Cokato, MN;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Dawn is preceded in death by her Parents, Clarence and Stella Rauch; Siblings, Shari Paul, Mark Rauch.
Jim & Kathy Stueber says
Eugene and Bobbi and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers to you.
ERIKA HOVERSTEN says
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Dawn.
Cherish the memories!
Dick and Erika Hoversten.
Geri Johnson says
Patsy and family,
Our deepest sympathies.
Ralph & Geri Johnson
Julie White says
So sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing! She was a very sweet person. Sympathies to all.
Tammy Ehlers Whitmarsh says
Prayers and Sympathy for Dawn’s Family! We were classmates at HHS and had lockers next to one another! She was a sweet and precious friend! I am so sorry to hear of her loss.
Felicia Kepler says
So sorry for your loss. Dawn will be missed by many. Treasure all the memories.
Vickie Lueck says
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with her at Burns Manor years ago. Sending prayers.
Martha Schuldt says
Very sorry to hear about Dawn. My sympathy to all of her family.
Kristin Briggs says
I graduated with Dawn from high school in 1983. I remember seeing Dawn in the hallway once in a while just passing by. She was always so friendly, always greeted me with a big, “Hi Kristin “. She always had a huge smile on her face and was nice to everyone. To her family, I’m so sorry for your loss.Dawn was an angel on earth. One of the nicest souls here. Blessed be her memory.
Kristin Briggs