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Konrad Manly Rauscher
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Konrad Rauscher Obituary
Konrad is survived by his father and mother, Karl Frederick Rauscher and Laura Rigdon, sisters Mercy Rauscher, Grace Rauscher, and Hope Rauscher, and brother Truman Rauscher; his grandfather, Joseph Rauscher, Sr., uncles Joseph Rauscher, Jr., Frank Rauscher, and Earnest "Tony" Rigdon III; and aunts JoAnn (Rauscher) Wise, MaryAnn Rauscher, Anna Marie (Rigdon) Weeks. He is survived by 17 cousins.
The eldest of five children graduated with honors from Georgetown University, having majored in Computer Science with minors in Economics and German. He was also an alumni of Lehigh University and studied at the University of Oxford in a non-degree program at the Center for Muslim-Christian Studies.
As a teenage upright bassist, he formed, along with his sisters, the string quartet "Plazion Strings", which performed at local weddings and special events. He performed with the Lehigh and Georgetown orchestras.
Konrad pursued a multi-layered career which at any point included multifarious ventures. He served as a Data Engineer and Innovation Manager at Munich-based fintech start-up CRX Markets, and as an AI Software Engineer at Knexus Research Corporation in Washington, D.C. He founded Polyphonic Labs and co-founded Weave.space, which enables groups to "leverage structured dialogic design."
He had internships at the Center for National Research Initiatives in Reston, VA, and also at Santa Clara-based SoundHound.
His long term research included a unified theory of human sensory inputs; social media platforms that optimized productive interactions; and alternative, technology-enabled economic systems.
In the last year of his life he was drawn to the art, music, and other "experimental", "creative" communities of east Berlin, Germany, where he met an untimely death, drowning in the waters of Rummelsburg Bay of the Spree River.
As a child, Konrad had a simple faith in Jesus, and later at age 13, he publicly expressed his faith when baptized. In the final week of his life, his last discussions with family were regarding John 10.
Donations can be made to Berliner Help Stiftung in Berlin by visiting berliner-help-stiftung.de (use browser translation feature for English).
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Karl Rauscher
March 31, 2025
Konrad would have turned 30 today. . . . here is a moment captured from this afternoon a year ago . . .
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November 11, 2024
they say `show, don´t tell´ but when it came to the upper limits of friendship Konrad somehow had a way of both showing by telling and telling by showing. walked the talk and talked the walk. a brilliant mind and fiery heart and F1 engine of a Spirit driving him relentlessly through all boundaries that would have stopped most others. there is no other Soul like his and it is an honor to hold his memory with me until we meet again -owen k
Josh Kline
November 11, 2024
So sorry to hear about Konrad... We had many good conversations in Sunday school class when he was a young man. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Brett McDowell
November 10, 2024
I met Konrad at a Friends of Tech event organized by his Father, Karl. It was a very spiritual and emotional few days and I was impressed by Konrad's mature and deeply thoughtful contributions and presence, especially for a young man of his age.
I later learned that I was fortunate enough to work in the same industry as Konrad, which afforded me the opportunity to chat with him once or twice more about career opportunities and make some introductions for him.
I am sharing a picture from the last time I saw Konrad. Karl had brought his family to Puerto Rico for a getaway and I spent an evening with them while they were here. The picture is actually from a selfie video they took together just to thank me for the evening we had. What a wonderful family, led by a clearly gifted, contemplative, and considerate oldest brother.
I spent very little time with Konrad in the grand scheme of things, far less than I wish I had, but he has made a lasting impact on my heart and how I approach my relationship with my children. Because of that, Konrad will be on my mind and in my heart, for the rest of my life.
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Pia Victoria Poppenreiter
November 10, 2024
(I close my eyes, I speak to you)
Dear Konrad,
One thing for sure: Every single encounter we had was an extra-ordinairy experience. You found incredible ways of surprising me - with all the fun, funny, funky things you did or brought along -- your arts, artifacts, gifts, riddles you came up with and games you designed and played. It puts a smile on my face when I think back on how you pulled a book, some notes you took, your thoughts related to some matters that mattered or a poem that you wrote, out of your sleeve or pocket and read it out to me -- it was always meaningful, inspiring, and certainly wonderful. Never not a trivial or dull moment with you, sometimes so intense that it was hard for me to handle, difficult for me to digest (in the end!).
Thank you for everything, the light and the dark. I will (have to) let you go now, but some of your essence will stay with me.
May you rest in love, with peace.
Pia
Ted Hahs
November 9, 2024
I met Konrad at the national prayer breakfast a few years back. I was impressed at how intelligent and sensitive he was. He was a very deep thinker and sincerely wanted to make positive impact on the world rather than just look out for his own interests.
We had several deep conversation, i was impressed at his insights and wisdom, he advised me on our tech start-up as well as our social impact work.
I was also impressed at how he interacted with his family, his father & his siblings. You could see they were very close friends.
Konrad gave me hope for the future, he co was forward thinking but without dishonoring less radical ideas. I felt we´d be working together extensively in the future solving big problems and creating a better world. I feel so honored to have been a small part of his journey.
My heart is breaking for you.
Karl Rauscher
November 8, 2024
Konrad's first face.
Brian Diehl
November 8, 2024
Sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure coaching Konrad sixteen years ago. Konrad was a great kid. I´m deeply saddened that he is no longer with us but I´m grateful to have gotten to know him and will cherish the memories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
Eugenia Chen
November 8, 2024
I remember Konrad being a gentle young man, an expert and connector in the technology space, and a great traveller. I met him virtually several times during our shared project in the UK, where he and his expertise were instrumental. He is sorely missed. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Paul Wolfson and Family
November 7, 2024
Please accept our deepest sympathy in this difficult time. Our thoughts, prayers blessings, and love go out to the Rauscher family.
From the Wolfson family, Paul, Pam, Elizabeth and Eric.
Karl Rauscher
November 7, 2024
Konrad's first glimpse of his little brother . . .
Ken Worrell
November 7, 2024
Good conversations with him
Jake Wise
November 7, 2024
Konrad made the best guacamole I ever had. I enjoyed the deep, thought provoking conversations we´d have, the fun times we shared on Minecraft/Runescape, and the many laughs/memories with the cousins.
slater D
November 7, 2024
family = a constellation of isomorphic resonance
Andrew O'Brien
November 7, 2024
I love you man. For a decade. Every time I think I've rehashed every memory of our friendship, another one surfaces and I'm sent right back to being 19 years old with ya. Half of my adult life died with you too. I intend to live upright and loving in your honor, channeling your bold spirit every day.
I'll never forget you as long as I live. Ever.
Here is a video I took at the Berlin Memorial of his father Karl with a very raw, direct and beautiful message. The family encourages all to watch it : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cfxVC-lqIll0lV-6q7Pg2hxI6SpgA0PS/view?usp=sharing
- Andrew O'Brien
Joseph Rauscher sr
November 7, 2024
Miss you Konrad - we had some good times together on our fishing trips to Canada - see you - Grandpa
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