Gary Rausch Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gary Rausch of Onaka, South Dakota, who passed away on August 1, 2021, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Duane Rausch; his father-in-law Elroy Baker; his brother Robert Rausch; his siblings-in-law, Carmen Rausch and Mike Schlosser; and his granddaughter Amaya Larson.

He is survived by: his mother Janice Rausch of Onaka, SD.; his wife Twila Rausch; his mother-in-law Frankie Baker; his siblings, Rick Rausch (Linda), Jeannie Hiem (Leonard), Cindy Schlosser, Pam Holt (Kevin), Shellie Melius (Owen), Kay McGaugh (Scott), Deb Owens (Joel), Tim Rausch (Teresa), Kristie Beal (Jon), Peg Goetz (Lee), Troy Rausch (Lovette) and Chad Rausch (Cortney McEntyre); his children, Melissa Larson (Chris), Mark Rausch (Erin) and Nicole Hieb (Austin); his grandchildren, Kalen Larson, Talon Larson, Amari Larson, Everly Larson, Kendall Rausch, Opie Hieb and William Rausch; and his siblings-in-law, Clyde Baker (Traci) and Darcy Swier (Greg). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wecota, SD, St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery Fund in Onaka, SD or St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hoven, SD or just go have yourself a steak in memory of Gary.