Douglas "Doug" Rausch

Douglas "Doug" Rausch obituary, Cold Spring, MN

Douglas "Doug" Rausch

Upcoming Events

Nov

15

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Sts. Peter & Paul Gathering Space

110 Central Ave., Richmond, MN 56368

Send Flowers

Nov

15

Service

11:30 a.m.

Sts Peter & Paul Catholic church

110 central ave n, richmond, MN 56368

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Wenner Funeral Home - Richmond

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.

Douglas Rausch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wenner Funeral Home - Richmond on Nov. 10, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Mass of Christian Burial for Douglas "Doug" Rausch, age 55 of Richmond will be 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 15 at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church Richmond who died at his home from natural causes. A visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. in the Church Gathering Space.
Doug was born in Albany MN on May 30, 1970, to Norbert and Kathleen (Kemper) and grew up on the family farm. He graduated from Albany High School in 1988. He spent most of his working years at Smurfit Westrock in St. Cloud.
Doug enjoyed being with his family, especially at family parties and was happy to leave with the leftovers. Doug loved "conditioning" his nieces and nephew along with his aunts.
Doug loved watching sports and was a racquetball player and avid golfer and enjoyed his many golf trips with buddies.
Doug is survived by his mother Kathleen Mackedanz, siblings Sheila (Ron) Mehr, Nita (Gary) Kaiser, June, Scott and Russ, stepsiblings Karen (Ron) Leither, Jim (Sandi) Mackedanz, Jeff (Peg) Mackedanz, Audrey (Pete) Magedanz, Greg (Doreen) Mackedanz, Marv (Holly) Mackedanz, nieces and nephew Dani, Lexi, Kristin, Priscilla and Severin and great nephew, Owen. Doug loved the title of "the Great Uncle".
He was preceded in death by his father Norbert, stepfather Daniel Mackedanz, and sister-in-law Mary Rausch.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Douglas's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Douglas Rausch's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Nov

15

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Sts. Peter & Paul Gathering Space

110 Central Ave., Richmond, MN 56368

Send Flowers

Nov

15

Service

11:30 a.m.

Sts Peter & Paul Catholic church

110 central ave n, richmond, MN 56368

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Wenner Funeral Home - Richmond

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.