Herbert Charles Rauschnot, age 84 of Emerald, passed away March 15, 2015 at the Baldwin Area Medical Center.  Herbert was born June 3, 1930 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Herbert and Evelyn (Gagner) Rauschnot.  Herbert farmed all of his life and worked as an over the road truck driver for Dart Transit for 50+ years.  

Herbert is survived by his wife, Patricia; children:  Scott (Renee) Rauschnot, Susie Rauschnot, Joanne Markland, Kelly (Greg) Puhrmann, Dawn (Jeff) Schachner and Joe (Shannon) Lissick; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and 2 sisters.  He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters.

A Memorial Gathering will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 18th at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 1010 Newton St., Baldwin.