Colette Rausch
June 15, 1916 ~ March 15, 2012
Colette K. Rausch age 95 of Cresco, formerly of Jackson Junction died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, MARCH 26, 2012, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waucoma with Rev. Nick March celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waucoma, with Jamie DeSloover, Christopher Rogne, Marshall Rogne, Dan Busta, Tom Schmitt and Carl Kreiner serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, MARCH 25, 2012, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Waucoma where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Rosary and a 6:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
Colette Katherine Rausch was born June 15, 1916, in St. Lucas, IA, the daughter of John and Clara (Perry) Mihm. She received her education at St. Luke’s School in St. Lucas. Being the oldest child, Colette stayed at home and helped her family as a young girl. On June 24, 1942, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, St. Lucas, she married Clarence M. Rausch of Ft. Atkinson. To this union three daughters were born.
Colette was an active farm-wife and later worked as a cook in the Turkey Valley School for over 20 years. She was also a waitress at the White House Restaurant in St. Lucas for many years. Colette and Clarence enjoyed traveling haven taken many trips to Branson, a trip over-seas and many destinations within the United States. She loved to garden and cook as well as making kolaches for her friends and family. Colette was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of the America, the Catholic Order of Foresters and her neighborhood couples card club.
Survivors include three daughters, JoAnn Rausch Stone of Minneapolis, Judy (Larry) DeSloover of Waucoma, Joyce (Dennis) Rogne of Cresco; five grandchildren, Shelli DeSloover, Jamie (Jill) DeSloover, Christopher (Courtney) Rogne, Naomi Rogne and Marshall Rogne; five great-grandchildren, Taylor DeSloover, Jocelynn DeSloover, Brelynne Rogne, Knute Rogne and Leif Rogne; one brother, Mark Mihm of St. Lucas; two sisters, Helene (Greg) Wurzer of Rockford, IL: Mary “Sis” Jacobson of Longville, MN; sister-in-law, Shirley Mihm of Dubuque.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clarence in 2000; one great-grandson, Jackson Lee DeSloover; one sister, Agatha Hooper; three brothers, Alex Mihm, Urban “Joe” Mihm, Louis Mihm.
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Collette’s family. Collette was Mom’s best friend and running buddy along with Ellen Aachen, the Jackson Junction girls. Mom often talks about the fun they had, going places and dancing. Thank you, Judy, for calling Mom. She is very appreciative.
Judy, Joann and Joyce, Our sympathies on the loss of your Mom. My Mom wanted you to know what a dear friend Collette had been to her. She has fond memories of the time they spent together as couples and the trips they took. In recent years, they would call each other and catch up on the news. Mom was always so happy to hear from her. As for myself, I remember Collette as a very fun person – always upbeat and laughing. You are in our thoughts.
Judy and family, thinking of you, I remember her with a warm hello, when I would go through the lunch line at school. Of course those wonderful Kolaches that she made. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Judy & family, Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Twila & Charlie
Jduy, Joyce and JoAnn, We wish to extend our deepest sympathy with the loss of Aunt Colette. Know that we have been holding you all in the Light of Christ. See you Monday morning. Peace, Rick, Mary, Francis, Patrick and Esther Mihm
Judy and family- You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to all the Rausch family. I have lots of great memories of your mom and grandma as a cook in Turkey Valley and hanging around the Rausch home with Joyce. Lots of great times that will be with me forever. She was an amazing woman. So sorry for your loss.
When I think back to my days at Turkey Valley, I can picture your hardworking mother in the kitchen. I also remember your dad as a bus driver. You can take great pride in knowing that your parents did a lot for our school district as Turkey Valley got going in the early years. They made a difference! I extend my sympathy on the loss of your dear mother.
Our prayers and sympathy are with you in this sad time. My mother, Esther, and dad, Neil, enjoyed spending time with Clarence and Collette. Cathy & Bob Balik
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE RAUSCH FAMILY AT THE LOSS OF COLETTE. WE REALLY ENJOYED VISITING WITH HER IN YEARS PAST. DAVE & MARGE MAYO 1080 KELLY DR. NASHVILLE N.C. 27856
Our deepest sympathy to Judy and Joyce and all of Colette’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember all the good times you shared with her and we know you have many fond memories to cherish. What a long life she had!