Diane Mary Rauch Kern

Diane (Mary) Rauch Kern died on April 3, 2020 at Poydras Home in New Orleans at the age of 85. Born on Nov 13, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Bernard Joseph Rauch and Marguerite Mary Defraites Rauch. On Dec. 24, 1955 she married her sweetheart, Arthur Edward Kern Jr., and they remained devoted to each other for 64 years. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Lizette Wroten (Craig), Mignon Lyn Pipenberg, and Robin Sherman; five grandchildren (Damon, Benjamin, Nathan, Alex, and Jeslyn); a brother Bernard (Ben) J. Rauch, and several nieces and nephews. Diane was preceded in death by three sisters, Jacquelin (Jackie) Keenan, Marge Ward, and Mary Ann Warren; a brother, Edward Rauch; and her beloved mother-in-law Lois S. Kern. Diane was born and raised in New Orleans and attended Ursuline Academy and LSU. Her education was interrupted when she married Arthur and Uncle Sam posted them to an army base in France. They were there for two years and had the time of their lives, as well as their first daughter. When they returned to the United States, they resided in Lancaster, Pa and had two more daughters. Eventually they returned to Louisiana, where Diane resumed her education, earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from USL, and a master’s degree in art education from Newcomb College. She subsequently taught at Lusher Elementary and Academy of the Sacred Heart, obtained a real estate license and worked as a docent at Pitot House, accompanied by her faithful dog Rusty, one of many pets the family loved over the years. After her retirement, Diane volunteered at Children’s Hospital, where her joyful disposition was much appreciated. Although it was often eclipsed by other interests and obligations, music was a lifelong passion, one she thoroughly enjoyed in her life at Poydras Home. Diane's kind heart and ready smile will be missed by all whose lives she touched. The family is forever grateful for the love and care she received from the staff at Poydras Home. A memorial service for family and friends will be announced at a later date.

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