Gilbert Gil Rauschenberger

Gilbert "Gil" Rauschenberger, 88, Bismarck, died February 14, 2014, at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, February 19, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1143 N. 26th St, Bismarck, with Rev. Larry Giese officiating. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tuesday, February 18, at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Gil was born January 1, 1926, at rural Kief, ND, the son of Gottlieb and Katie Jeske Rauschenberger. He graduated from Kief High School. At the age of 18, he entered the United States Army and served for two years and eight months, including nine months in Europe during WWII. Gil met his loving wife, Lu, when he returned home from military service and they entered into marriage on September 19, 1947; the couple had four children. They lived in Kongsberg, ND, where Gil managed the grain elevator before taking a similar position in Kenmare, ND. In 1963, Gil and Lu purchased the Kenmare Clothing store. They owned and operated the store until 1982, when they sold the store to their son, Ron and daughter-in-law, Laurie Rauschenberger. Gil was not only a business leader but gave of his time and resources to his community. He served on the following community boards, Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare School Board, Kenmare Centennial Park, Association of Commerce, Kenmare Fund ITT, VFW, American Legion, Kenmare Country Club, Kenmare Hospital, Housing Corporation, Kenmare Economic Development Corporation, and was treasurer for District 6 Republicans. He also enjoyed many years of gathering for coffee in the morning with his Kenmare business and community friends. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, and spending long weekends at their cabin on Lake Metigoshe, it was a favorite place for family and friends to gather. Gil loved it when the grandchildren came in full swimming gear to enjoy the lake. In 2006, Gil and Lu sold their home in Kenmare and moved to Bismarck. Gil is survived by his loving wife for 66 years, Lu; son, Gale Amy Rauschenberger, Tioga; son, Ron Laurie Rauschenberger, Bismarck; daughter, Sandy Joe Anderson, Forman; daughter, Sindy Brad Keller, Fargo; grandchildren, Pam Neil Garden, Kate Nathan Vetter, Ryan Rauschenberger, Nicole Anderson, Luke Amy Anderson, Gabe Karlee Rauschenberger, and Garth Evy Rauschenberger; seven great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Ruth Rauschenberger. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John Lydia, Harold Della, Bill Evelyn, and Leonard Rauschenberger; sisters, Ida Martin Isaak, Freda Elard Helm, Ema Woodrow Hammers, Linda Albert Isaak, Rosella, Herb Hauff; nephew, Allen Helm; and niece, June Rauschenberger. Gil's last six weeks of life were difficult and now he no longer suffers. He is dancing in heaven with his siblings.

Gilbert Gil Rauschenberger

January 1, 1926 - February 14, 2014