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Catherine R. Rausch

By The Blair Press-Alma Center staff
The Blair Press-Alma Center of Blair, Wisconsin
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Catherine R. Rausch, age 94, of Osseo, WI passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2010.

She was born on Feb. 13, 1916 in New Berlin, WI, the daughter of the late William and Agnes (nee Meade) Loomis. Catherine was married to Lowell J. Rausch Sr. on June 21, 1941 at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in New Berlin, WI. She had a dairy farm with her husband Lowell, buying the farm in 1946 and lived near Dousman in the town of Ottawa throughout most of her retirement. Catherine was a loyal member of St. Bruno's Catholic Church of Dousman. She enjoyed cooking both for Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, where she was head cook for 38 years, and her family. She was an avid gardener preparing dishes from her own garden produce for herself and others. She had boundless energy and would be the spark on many projects.

Catherine was very proud that she was able to visit her ancestral home of Ireland in retirement and the Loomis Chaffey School started by her family in Windsor, Connecticut.

Catherine will be sadly missed by her children, Lowell Jr. of Kenosha, WI, Barbara Ann (Bernard) Gallenberg of Madison, WI, and Loren (Kathleen) of Blair, WI; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Catherine was preceded in death by her husband Lowell Sr. in 1985, her brothers, George, Edward, and Frank Loomis, and sisters, Mary Jaworski, Mabel Gunderson, and Rose Pohlmann.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bruno's Catholic Church 226 W. Ottawa Ave. Dousman, WI with Father Ralph Gross and Father John Rausch officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, May 17, 2010 from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Bruno's Catholic Church.

For online obituary and guest registry go to http://www.hdlfuner-alhomes.com/" www.hdlfuneral-homes.com. Mealy's Funeral Home in Eagle, is assisting the family.



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Original Publication Date: May 13, 2010

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