Shirley (nee: Knecht) Rauch, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Anoka, Minnesota. She was born on March 07, 1934 to the late Joseph and Jennie (nee: Drining) Knecht. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Rauch “Bob”, Dear mother of Diane Rauch New and Robert R. (Leslie) Rauch. She is also survived by her sibling Gerry (Ed) Davis, grandmother of Stacey (Andy) Dallmann, Scott New, Johnathon (Tina) New, Brendon Rauch, Mackenzie Rauch and Zach Rauch, dear Great Grandmother of Enda Dallmann and Matthew New; various nieces, nephews and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by sibling: Jeanette Rickman, and Dorothy McCarthy.
Shirley attended Cleveland High School in her youth, where she formed lasting friendships and cherished memories. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Dementia/Alzheimer’s research.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Sun. Dec. 10, 5-7 p.m. Funeral Mass Mon. Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m. at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Hi momma. Say hi to dad. Go Cardinals!
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time Stacey.
Shirley, you are going to be missed. I already miss you.
My sweet Aunt Shirley, I love you so much!
Shirley,
You and Bob Sr. were my 2nd parents growing up and put up with your son’s and my shenanigans a lot even though we were such “good boys”! God bless you and say hi to my other dad….Tom
We have such fond memories of the lake, family reunions, card games, beer can collections, Scrabble and Cardinals games. Forever in our hearts. xoxo
Such a beautiful lady. I will miss speaking with her. Heaven is having a great card game like never before.
What am I going to do without you? I miss you and Gramps so much already. Give each other a hug for me 💕
My name is Elsie Bodo Milla, I attended grade school, Oak Hill with Shirley and Cleveland High School, Those were wonderful times. Another Angel has gotten her wings. I will be 90 in June. I live in South County, St. Louis, Mo.