Delmer Rausch

Delmer Benedict Rausch, 93, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Hoyt, Kansas. Delmer was born on November 19, 1932, to Theodore and Stella Schmidt Rausch in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. He grew up on the family farm near Sharon, Kansas. He attended school at St. Boniface Catholic School in Sharon. He worked on his father’s farms until being drafted into the Army in 1953. Delmer married the love of his life, Darlene Liebst, on October 1, 1953, in St. Boniface Church in Sharon. They were married 72 years and 4 months. They were blessed with twelve children. He loved all of his family dearly and enjoyed watching as they grew up demonstrating their God-given gifts and talents. A family reunion was a very happy time and afterwards he would be depressed, knowing how distance and time would keep reunions seldom and miles apart. Delmer loved his parents dearly and the Catholic faith they instilled in him. He helped pass that same faith on to his children. “No one could make pineapple rolls like Mom.” Dad was busy with the Knights of Columbus and always had the best-looking farm in the area. After his Army discharge, Delmer, again, worked on his father’s farm and did carpenter work. He was hired by Boeing Company, in Wichita, Kansas. He spent about 15 years working there. When Boeing had layoffs, Delmer often worked three jobs a day to support his growing family. So he turned to a more reliable job with the U.S. Postal Service, where he retired after many years. Delmer is survived by his wife, Darlene; children Doris (Robert) Bond, Dean (Tammy) Rausch, Debbie (Dwayne) Seematter, Dianna (Alan) Beat, Doreen (Mike) Klausner, Danny (Tammi) Rausch, Darren (Mara) Rausch, Darla (Guy) Hutchison, Dennis (Ann) Rausch, Dana (Helene) Rausch, Derek (Janon) Rausch, and Donny (Sarah) Rausch; 36 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; brother Cletus Rausch; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Marie Catherine Rausch, Theodore William Rausch, Lavina Stringfellow, Arlene Hern, Lawrence Rausch, Joseph Rausch; and nephew David Rausch. The rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, 2014 NW 46th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66618. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mother Teresa Catholic Church Building Fund, in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, Kansas 66614. Condolences may be sent online at www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. Walk lightly along the path that once I trod Nor pause along the way to shed a tear This soul has gone forth to meet its God ’Tis honor the empty castle that lies buried here. — George Liebst

Delmer Rausch

November 19, 1932 - January 25, 2026