MICHAEL RAUSCH

MICHAEL RAUSCH Michael Arthur Rausch, 80, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, with his wife, Diane, by his side at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Mike was in the insurance & banking industry for many years and in the early 1990s, while working at Security Title, he purchased the business and owned it until December 2009. Mike was born November 28, 1944, in McPherson, KS, the son of Carl Arthur and Alice Marie (Sjogren) Rausch. He graduated from McPherson High School in 1962 and continued his education at McPherson College, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration & Management in 1966. He then served in the Kansas Air National Guard for six years, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant. On June 11, 1966, Mike was united in marriage to Diane Louise Ebberts in Wichita, KS. This union was blessed with two sons, Jason and Jon. Mike was a faithful member of the First Christian Church and longtime volunteer, historian, & 2024's Grand Marshal for McPherson County All Schools Day. For nearly 50 years (since 1974), serving countless hours, Mike had been one of those people behind the scenes making McPherson's All Schools Day a reality. He was a past President's Award recipient for McPherson Chamber of Commerce and served on the boards for the McPherson Museum and McPherson Hospital. He was a member of the Rotary Club International, Masonic Lodge #172, and the American Legion Post #24. He received a Citation of Merit from McPherson College and helped with high school and college football games on the chain gang. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Diane of the home; two sons, Jason (Monique) Rausch of Washington, IA and Jon (Jan) Rausch of McPherson, KS; brother, Craig (Mary) Rausch of McPherson, KS; sister, Missy (Harold) Curl of McPherson, KS; six grandchildren, T.J. (Tara) Rausch, Ashley (Jonah) Walker, Cale Rausch, Connar Rausch, Jordan (Kellea) Martens, and Brandon (Brooke) Martens; seven great-grandchildren; and many extended relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl & Alice Rausch, and sister & brother-in-law, Sonya & Lynn Christy. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the First Christian Church. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, April 25, at the First Christian Church with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at McPherson Cemetery. Memorial donations can be given to the First Christian Church, McPherson Museum, Hospice House (Hutchinson), or McPherson County All Schools Day in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockhamfamily.com.