Yvonne L. Rach
Monday, September 12, 1949
Date of Death:
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Age:
62 years old
Visitation
Date: Saturday September 01, 2012
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Saturday September 01, 2012
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery East [ view map ]
Monday, September 12, 1949
Date of Death:
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Age:
62 years old
Monday, September 12, 1949
Date of Death:
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Age:
62 years old
Yvonne L. Rach
Yvonne L. Rach – Rochester
The funeral for Yvonne L. Rach will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012 at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home in Rochester. Pastor Wahl of Bethel Lutheran Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00a.m. at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home (one hour prior to service). Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery East in Rochester immediately following the service.
Mrs. Rach, 62, of Rochester, died peacefully Wednesday (August 29, 2012) at home.
Yvonne was born September 12, 1949 in Reedsburg, WI to Clarence and Milda Thies. She graduated from Reedsburg High school in 1967 and attended Madison General Hospital School of Nursing where she obtained her degree as an R.N. On November 11, 1972she married Gerald Rach in Reedsburg. Shortly after, they moved to Rochester, MN where they built their home.
Yvonne was a nurse at the Mayo Clinic for 38 years until her retirement in 2010.
Survivors include her husband Jerry, son Eric Rach of Farmington, daughter Alyssa (Mark) Nelson of Minneapolis, and brother Jerry (Mary) Thies of Washington, IL. She is preceded in death by her mother and father.
Yvonne had a strong faith in God and was a devoted wife and mother. She took great pride in her children and loved them dearly. She loved her dogs, fishing with her family, and especially spending endless hours watching hummingbirds on the deck.
Memorials may be designated to Bethel Lutheran Church of Rochester, MN.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Yvonne L. Rach has received the following condolences.
I was a co-worker of Yvonne's for my 15yrs at Mayo. She was always kind and helpful to me when I first started at Mayo; always had a smile and "hello"; was a very caring person.
Remember to take care of yourselves during this difficult time as she would have wanted you to.
Sincerely, Liz Grimes
Dear Uncle Jerry and Cousins,
I'm so sorry to hear of Aunt Yvonne's passing. I remember how warm and loving she always was to us kids, even though we didn't see her often. She was always on the ready with a hug and a compliment. Her sweet "northern" accent resonates in my mind! Let God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time. He can provide comfort and peace.
With love,
Jennifer (Thies) Shannon and family
Dear Jerry, Eric, & Alyssa,
Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathies for the loss of Yvonne. She was a beautiful woman and I'll always remember as a little girl how beautiful I thought she was because she had that long, brown hair, and to me, any mom who had long hair seemed so very glamorous! Jerry and Yvonne came through Fond du Lac last year and she had Alyssa's wedding album in tow and proudly walked us through each and every picture. She was beaming with pride!
God bless you Rach family as you're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love and deepest sympathies,
Ben, Anne, & Anya Riecken
Fond du Lac, WI
Dear Jerry and family,
It is with much sadness that I learn of Yvonne's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Yvonne for 30 years and always knew her as a caring, compassionate nurse and person.
It is with much regret that I am unable to attend the visitation, but please know that my prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.
Renee
Dear Eric and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Yvonne sounded like a wonderful woman, wife, mother, and nurse. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Natalie Gorecki
Dear Jerry & Family, Accept our sincere condolences at the loss of your wife & Mother. What a sudden shock to hear this news, let alone for you to experience it. Trust your memories will support you in this time.
Kindly send your home address for Memorials. Thank You.
Sincerely,
Patrick & Pam Riley
Dear Jerry, Alyssa, and Eric
We just received the sad notice about the sudden death of Yvonne. Baerbel and I would like to express our sincere sympathy with you. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We know it is a great loss and we will all miss her very much. We wish we were in Rochester to help.
Baerbel and Kai
Dear Jerry, Eric & Alyssa,
We were so shocked & saddened to hear of my sister's death this morning. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We have nothing but wonderful memories of a sweet, caring, loving sister in our hearts & minds. Knowing she is with Jesus helps comfort us at this difficult time.
Love & prayers to all of you.
Jerry & Mary