Rau, Joseph Frank (1925 – 2008)
RAU, GAUL, CARROLL, KLOEWER, LEINEN
Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/1/2013 at 15:07:37
Name of deceased: Joseph Frank Rau
Aged: 82 yrs, 10 months, 24 days
Residence: Little Flower Haven, Earling, IA
Born: Nov. 2, 1925; Earling, IA
Died: Sep. 26, 2008; Little Flower Haven, Earling, IA
Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2008, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Earling, IA; Rev. Tom Coenen officiated. Burial, with Military Rites performed by the Earling American Legion Post No. 615 and Shelby County VFW Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150, was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling, IA.
Survived by: sisters, Mildred Gaul and Mary Carroll, both of Earling, IA; brothers, Harold Rau of Harlan, IA, and Howard Rau (spouse, Dorothea) of St. Louis, MO; sister-in-law, Jean Rau of Mommouth, OR; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends
Predeceased by: Parents, Anton and Veronica (nee Kloewer) Rau; sister, Therese Leinen; brother, Goar Rau
Education: attended elementary and high school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Earling, IA, graduating with the Class of 1944
Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, IA, and was a life-long member there.
Military service: Entered U.S. Army on Oct. 17, 1945
Marriage: no information provided
Employment: farming, beginning in 1961 on a farm near Earling, until he retired in 1996
Hobbies/Interests: His favorite pastime was going to the casinos with his friend, Ray Schaben. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1741 and the Earling American Legion Post No. 615. He spent every holiday with his family and would visit for hours about farming, commodity prices, and livestock. He was especially proud of his Oliver machinery.
Sources: pauleyjones.com
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