Jane Rausch
September 15, 1933 ~ July 25, 2016
Jane Rausch, 82, of Gettysburg, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, surrounded by her family.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg, with Father Jerry Kopel presiding. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Gettysburg. A wake service was held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the church with visitation two hours prior.
Jane Hannigan was born September 15, 1933 in Pierre, SD to Howard and Helen (Ryan) Hannigan. She attended school in Gettysburg graduating from Gettysburg High School in 1951. Throughout her high school years Jane worked at the local “Snack Shack”.
On November 11, 1952 Jane was united in marriage to Richard Rausch. They made their home on the family farm west of Gettysburg where they raised their four children. In 1978 Richard and Jane moved into Gettysburg.
Jane’s life has been dedicated to her family and the community of Gettysburg. She was actively involved in the Gettysburg Hospital Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, High Plains Arts Council, Oahe M & M’s, the Meals on Wheels Program and Sacred Heart Catholic Church Altar Society. She also spent many years as a leader of the Girl Scouts. Jane was famous for her ability to sell tickets of every kind and made many friends while doing so.
She was honored as Citizen of the Year in 1978, Spring Fling Queen in 1990 and Outstanding Hospital Auxiliary Member in 1981, 2004 and 2010.
Jane’s love for life could be found in the spirit she had. She always enjoyed dressing up for Mardi Gras, going to the South Dakota State Fair and camping with family and friends. She was active in Shaklee and the Gettysburg Bowling League.
Jane’s life will be cherished by her husband, Richard of Gettysburg; her children and families: Bob (Kris) Rausch of Gettysburg, their children: Nick Rausch and children Tyler, Owen and Brittney, Johanna (Brian) Nickelson and children Wyatt and Dalton, and Anthony (Cari) Rausch and children Garrett, Gavin and Regan; Mike (Twila) Rausch of Gettysburg, their children: Chad (Erika) Rausch and children Easton, Cashton and Layton, Shaun (Tasha) Rausch and children Brooklyn and Addelyn, and Kylee (Dustin) Whitney and daughter Nora; Jerry (Lexie) Rausch of Onida and their children: Cassie (Cody) Stoeser and children Isaac and Ava, Lee (Jess) Rausch and children Hallie and Charlie, Alex Rausch and Olivia Rausch; Jennifer (Craig) Heien of Tea and children: Austin, Adam and Kyle Heien; her siblings: Sally (Mike) Miles of Onida and Jim (Diane) Hannigan of Cody, WY; brothers-in-law: Donald Rausch of Aberdeen, George (Shirley) Rausch of Aberdeen and Lloyd (Betty) Rausch of Windsor, CO; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; stillborn daughter; great granddaughter, Kelly Lynn Nickelson; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Bob Wiley; and brother, Pat Hannigan.
Memorials may be directed to Richard Rausch, 209 W. Logan, Gettysburg, SD 57442.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Jane's arrangements.
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Hugs and prayers to the Rausch Family. We have such warm memories of this very special lady. She has graduated to the Big Mansion in heaven and will be cheering us all in.
Mike and Bob, Please accept my sympathies. I remember your mom as being one of the kindest, most generous parents when we were growing up. She had a very big heart. Mark
My deepest sympathy to the family of Jane and to her sister, my "Aunt" Sally Miles I am so sorry for your loss. Through my aunt I grew to know her also as my Aunt Janie. God Bless you and your families in the tough days to come and may you always remember that million dollar smile she had and that wonderful laugh. May God Bless and Keep you during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Jane well growing up and she was always very nice to me (even though I probably terrorized the neighborhood). Deepest sympathies to you, Jennifer.
I will miss my visits with her. She was one great lady
Rich & all Families: I’m so sorry about your loss. What a neat lady. Mom was her classmate, so they will have a lot of reminiscing to do Heaven!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you alll
sincere sympathy. many prayers for all the family.
Uncle Richard, Bob, Mike, Jerry, Jennifer, & families, I’m so glad I come from a big family, but, that also means so many good-byes to people we love when they leave this earth for Heaven. I treasure my memories of your Mom as the life of the party, her sense of humor, wit, & laugh would have everybody laughing in no time! She could see the silly side of ordinary life. She loved all of you so very much. I’m so sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy & prayers. God bless you with His strength & peace. Love, Laurie Koehn
I didn’t realize I could write you online!!! i was in Utah getting to know my new grandson when Jane passed away. What a firecracker she is and how still it must be without her there to stir things up. I can’t get used to the fact that I’m aging towards being the oldest generation!!!! I’m not ready. I really, really like Jane and have many good often funny memories of her over the years. Jane at family reunions, weddings, visiting with her in the various stores in Gettysburg or Aberdeen or at sporting events; and more recently at Legion Auxiliary meetings and stopping in to visit when she was in the hospital. I loved that Jane put on no airs, she stood up for what she believed in and voiced her opinion. Jane cared about things and people. What a good husband and family she has to carry on. I feel blessed to have known such a fine person and look forward to being around her in the next life. I know she’s busy in Heaven at this very moment, joking, organizing, expressing her opinion on how things are being done up there!!!! God bless and comfort you all, love