MaryAnn Rauser

MaryAnn Rauser, 91, Bismarck, was called to her Lord on June 11, 2020.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at First Baptist Church, 306 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, ND. On Friday, posted below, you will find the recorded services available for viewing. 

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 15, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

MaryAnn was born December 11, 1928 in Mandan, ND, to Edward and Lillian (Skaley) Sackman. She was raised and educated in rural McLean County, north of Mercer, ND. MaryAnn married Rolland Rauser on October 12, 1947. They had four children: Connie, Carol, Gordon, and Jeff. MaryAnn was a member of First Baptist Church and served on a variety of boards and committees. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Sunshine Singers. MaryAnn specialized in German cooking and baking for family, friends, and many church activities. She spent many hours crocheting afghans and doilies for her loved ones.

After being a homemaker for many years, she attended Capital Commercial College taking courses in office skills. MaryAnn was then employed by the ND State Highway Department for 25 years.

For many years MaryAnn and Rolland traveled throughout the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska with family and friends.

MaryAnn is survived by her children: Connie Lund (Gary) of Bismarck, Carol Jensen/Hanson (Arlen) of West Fargo, Gordon (Lindy) of Bismarck, Jeff (Julie) of Mesa, AZ; eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bob (Gloria) Sackman of Fargo; and several nieces and nephews.

MaryAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Rolland; her parents; son-in-law, Dave Jensen; one brother, Ed (Elsie) Sackman; and her nephew, Michael Sackman.

To view MaryAnn's funeral service, click here.