"Keeping The Memories Alive"

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MARY RAUH (WRIGHTMANN)


I am very saddened to report that we have lost another classmate.

Below is the obituary for Mary Rauh (Wrightsman) as reported in the "Topeka Capital Journal" on June 23, 2009:

Mary Elizabeth Wrightsman, 57, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009.

Mary was born October 22, 1951 in Hutchinson, Kansas, and was the daughter of Charles Edward and Elizabeth Mary (Maloney) Rauh. She was a 1970 graduate of Hutchinson High School, later graduating with a degree in Elementary Education from Washburn University in 1974. She taught at various schools in Topeka and surrounding areas. Mary was an active volunteer atWanamaker Elementary and with Girl Scouts of America. She had a deep love for animals and cared for a number of family pets.

Mary married Calvin E. Wrightsman on July 22, 1978 in Hutchinson. He survives. Other survivors include her children, Courtney Elizabeth Salazar and husband Sean; Brenna Suzanne Hofelt and husband Brandon; Alyssa Caitlin Wrightsman, Cameron Charles Wrightsman and Terence Edward Wrightsman.

Mary will lie in state after 3 p.m., Wednesday, where the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. at the Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 NW Rochester Rd, Topeka, Kansas 66617.

To leave a message for the family online please visit Penwell-Gabel.

Rest In Peace Mary.