Duane Thomas Rauch Obituary
The passing of Duane Thomas Rauch (Brookville, Indiana) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 19, 2026 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Duane Thomas Rauch to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Rauch and Wilma "Joan" Rauch; his brother Douglas Michael Rauch; his parents-in-law, Ed and Stella Schoettelkotte; his niece Amy Rauch; and his brothers, Ed Schoettelkotte, Jr. (Estelle Gesell) and Charlie Schoettelkotte.
He is survived by: his wife Ellen Schoettelkotte; his sons, Eric Rauch (Heidi), Brett Rauch (Miranda) and Brad Rauch; his grandchildren, Madysen Rylan, Isabella, Ainsleigh, Jerod, Kendall, Tyler and Trent; his brothers, Dwight Rauch (Rita) and Dallas "Pat" Rauch (Lois); and his sister-in-law Janet Rauch.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please direct memorial contributions in honor of Wink to the athletic departments of his grandchildren's schools — East Central, Franklin County, St. Michael, or Westfield — as well as to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Margaret Mary Health Foundation Hospice Fund. Donations will be accepted in person at the visitation, or they can be mailed directly to the charity of choice above.
