{"id":48796,"date":"2026-10-09T09:12:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T14:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=48796"},"modified":"2026-10-09T09:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T14:16:30","slug":"michael-r-raught-70-of-herrick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/obits\/48796-michael-r-raught-70-of-herrick\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael R. Raught (70) of Herrick"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>Michael R. Rauch, 70, of Herrick, Illinois, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.<br \/>\nHe was born on March 4, 1956, in Pana, the son of Richard and Shirley (Bechtel) Rauch. He lived a life rooted in family, hard work, and the simple joys that brought him happiness each day.<br \/>\nMike was a proud graduate of Cowden-Herrick High School, Class of 1968, and carried the values of that community with him throughout his life.<br \/>\nOn October 7, 2007, he married Dixie Coultas, and she survives. Their marriage was a source of companionship and devotion, and the two shared many years together. Mike was also blessed with a close and loving family who meant the world to him. He is survived by his father, Dick Rauch; his wife, Dixie Rauch; his children, Waylon Rauch, Dylan Rauch, Matt Rauch, Chris (Miranda) Pope, and Jessica (Eric Dunaway) Pope, all of Herrick; his grandchildren, Hadley Pope, Brynlie Pope, Karson Cox, and Kylie Rauch; his sister, Shelly (Stanley) Ray of Westervelt;<br \/>\nand his brother, Mark (Kelly) Rauch of Herrick.<br \/>\nHe was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Rauch; his daughter, Kelly Pope; his brother, Steve Rauch; and his uncles, Wally Bechtel and Fuller Bechtel.<br \/>\nMike spent much of his working life as a machine operator at P&amp;H Manufacturing in Shelbyville. Outside of work, Mike found joy in the outdoors. He especially enjoyed hunting and grilling.<br \/>\nPrivate family services will be held at Myers Cemetery. Mike will be remembered with affection by all who knew him, and his life will be cherished for the love he gave, the work he did, and the family he held dear. Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Cowden is assisting the family.<br \/>\nFamily and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story at<br \/>\nwww.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael R. Rauch, 70, of Herrick, Illinois, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. 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