Individual Details

Edith Meinz

(October 30, 1909 - July 18, 2001)

Edith Rausch
91
Cold Spring
July 18, 2001

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at St. Boniface Catholic Church for Edith Rausch, age 91, who died Wednesday at the Assumption Nursing Home. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday at the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring. Senior Citizens and Christian Women will pray a rosary at 4:30 p.m., and parish prayers will be at 8:00 p.m.

Edith was born in Rockville to Henry J. and Rosina (Schmitz) Meinz. She married Domnick “Dame” Rausch in June of 1934 in Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, Rockville. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, cooking, and was a sports enthusiast. Aside from her family, her greatest joy in life was playing golf. She shared her knowledge of the game, and influenced many local golfers, improving their game with hints and how-to tips. She was a member of St. Boniface Parish, St. Boniface Christian Women, and while residing in the John Paul community was an active volunteer.

Survivors include her children, Shirley (Robert) Athmann, Seattle, WA, Jim (Connie), Cold Spring, Lois “Butch”, Jordan, MN; brothers and sisters, Erma Rausch, Cold Spring, Louise “Mickey” Rausch, Cold Spring, Julius Meinz, Tigard, Oregon, William “Bill” Meinz, St. Joseph; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband (1978); brother, Joseph Meinz; and sister, Martha Rausch.

Events

BirthOctober 30, 1909
MarriageJune, 1934Rockville Twp., Stearns Co., MN - Dominick "Dame" Rausch
DeathJuly 18, 200156320 Cold Spring, Stearns Co., MN

Families

SpouseDominick "Dame" Rausch (1897 - 1978)
ChildShirley Rausch
ChildJames Rausch
ChildLois Rausch
FatherHenry J. Meinz (1870 - 1962)
MotherRosina Schmitz (1878 - 1969)
SiblingJoseph Meinz (1903 - 1971)