Mary L. Rauch

Mary Lea Rauch, age 80, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026, at Encore Memory Care in Hugo, Minnesota.

Mary was born on December 6, 1945, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Henry Otto and Lea Mary (DeMaine) Beavens. An only child, Mary grew up in Saint Paul and graduated from Harding High School with the Class of 1963. Following high school, she pursued her interest in beauty and graduated from beauty school. She went on to work for several years at The Looking Glass Salon, located inside the Dayton’s department store in downtown Saint Paul.

In October 1967, Mary married the love of her life, LaMonte Leo Rauch. Together, they built a life centered around family and created a home filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. Mary found her greatest joy in being a wife and mother, embracing her role as a fabulous stay-at-home mom to her children, Susan Marie Kennedy and Scott Allen Rauch. As the years passed, she continued sharing that same love and devotion with her grandsons, Brandon Michael Kennedy and Adam John Kennedy, becoming a truly caring and supportive presence in their lives through her role as their childcare provider.

Mary had a special way of making the everyday moments memorable. She was an exceptional cook, baker, and grill master, and her family will undoubtedly remember her delicious creations, especially her much-loved holiday fudge. She enjoyed crocheting, playing solitaire, and creating the most adorable and intricately detailed clay figurines. She also loved shopping, particularly when it meant adding to her treasured collections of Dayton’s Santa Bears and Beanie Babies. Holiday shopping trips in search of the next special addition were always an adventure and a source of wonderful memories.

Mary also appreciated the simple pleasures of a quiet evening at home, relaxing while watching her favorite sitcoms and mystery shows. Whether she was preparing something special in the kitchen, working on a creative project, enjoying a shopping outing, or simply spending time with those she loved, Mary brought her own special personality and warmth to the moments that made up family life.

Mary's life was filled with the love of family, and the memories she created through her care, generosity, and everyday acts of love will be treasured for generations. Her family will hold close the traditions she created, the special things she collected, the meals she lovingly prepared, and the many moments that made her uniquely Mary.

A burial for Mary and her beloved husband, LaMonte, will be held together at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a date to be determined.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional staff at Encore Memory Care in Hugo for the kindness, compassion, and support they provided to Mary during the several months she resided there. A special thank you is also extended to the caring team at Brighton Hospice for bringing additional comfort and compassionate care during her final days.

Mary will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her family, who are grateful for the many years, memories, and love they shared with her.