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RAU: Darl (Henry) of Zurich

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On May 27, 2016 @ 12:57 PM In Obituary,Zurich | 41 Comments

RAU: Darl (Henry) of Zurich

At Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Thursday, May 26, 2016, Darl (Henry) Rau of Zurich, in his 83rd year.  Beloved husband of Tillie (Denomme) Rau.  Dear father of Janet and Chris Brown, and Julie and Doug Debus all of Zurich, Joyce and Kevin Cole, and Janine Pridham and Murray all of Tillsonburg, and Darryl and Kim Rau of Zurich.  Also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.  Dear brother of Jean Geoffrey of Zurich, and Toinette Taylor of London. Loving brother-in-law of Joe and Marlene Denomme of Kitchener, George (Kizan) and Annette Denomme of Detroit, Marion Denomme of Kitchener, Peter and Gisele Denomme of Kitchener, Yvonne and Michael Hartman of London, Patsy Rau of Zurich, Donna Rau of Brantford, and Harold Denomme of Michigan.  Predeceased by his siblings Pat, Andy, Theresa Masse, Madeline Denomme, Tony and Joe.  Darl’s faith and family were very important to him.  He also loved his work on the farm and in construction.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, Zurich on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 PM.  (For those travelling a distance and unable to attend visitation on Sunday, visitation at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, 22 Mary Street, Zurich on Monday morning from 10:00 – 10:45 AM).  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, 22 Mary Street, Zurich on Monday, May 30th at 11 AM with Father Matthew George presiding.  Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery, St. Joseph.

Donations to the Alzheimer Society or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “RAU: Darl (Henry) of Zurich”

Condolence from Emily Oesch on May 27th, 2016 4:10 PM

I didn’t know him very long but he had a smile that brighten my day and he will be missed for sure.

Condolence from Paul &Joan Ducharme on May 27th, 2016 5:06 PM

Our sincere compassion Tillie and family in the death of Darl.
Our prayers and love to you all.

Condolence from Sherri Harrison on May 27th, 2016 6:23 PM

Dear Aunt Tillie and family,

Very sorry to hear of Darl’s (Uncle Darl’s) passing. Please take comfort in knowing that our thoughts and prayers are always with you during such a difficult time,

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.

With love,
Patsy and family

Condolence from Mike and JoAnne Pickering on May 27th, 2016 7:28 PM

Janet and family sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May your memories help you through this sad time! JoAnne and Mike Pickering

Condolence from Joe & Carolyn Rau on May 27th, 2016 8:09 PM

Joe & Carolyn
Our Aunt Tillie & family
Joe and I are sitting here thinking about all our Angels in Heaven. Another has joined them. I’m sure there is a lot of laughs right now up there. So many wonderful memories how you two danced together with so much love in your eyes. Every Sunday at the Home he knew who Joe was, as Joe always said, he will always be my Favorite Uncle. So many great memories when they worked together. Please know that you and all our cousins are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Margrit & Tino Breuer on May 27th, 2016 8:16 PM

Janet and family,
sorry very sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. thinking of you and will keep you in my prayers.
hugs,
Margrit

Condolence from Debbie,Kevin Bennewies on May 27th, 2016 8:50 PM

Doug,Julie
We are very sorry to hear that your dad passed away. Try to keep the wonderful memories of him near you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. The Bennewies family

Condolence from Randy and Vicki Geoffrey on May 27th, 2016 10:02 PM

Dear Aunt Tillie and Family, He was a great man, full of life and lots of fun. I will never forget the one night we were leaving the rest home and he garbed Randy’s hand and said “Teddy”. Please give dad and my dad “Willy” a big hug and let them know how much we miss them. He leaves a great family and a wonderful legacy. We send our sincere thoughts and prayers to a very dedicated family who were always there for him , something no one take those times away from you. Love Randy & Vicki???

Condolence from Steve & Deb Overholt on May 27th, 2016 11:49 PM

Dear Tillie, Janet, Julie, Joyce, Janine and Daryl…to all your families…we extend our deepest sympathy .
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at your time of loss of a great husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa. He always had a big smile on his face…big whistle from the other side of the street…great neighbour. We will miss him as you all will too. Hold on to all your memories. Hugs to all of you.
Steve & Deb Overholt

Condolence from Danny & Karen Masse & family on May 28th, 2016 7:56 AM

Our deepest sympathies to Aunt Tillie and her family. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Treasure all the memories you have and know that heaven now has another “angel”.

Condolence from Barry & Kerri on May 28th, 2016 8:10 AM

Our deepest sympathies to Darryl and Kim and the entire Rau family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Chuck & Tanya Erb on May 28th, 2016 9:25 AM

Tillie and Family,
We wish to extend our Sincere Sympathy to each one or you. Darl was always a smiling, fun loving man.
Unfortunately we are unable to attend visitation or the Funeral Service on Monday.
We will continue to keep you in our Thoughts and Prayers.

Condolence from Jim Oesch and Krista Rathwell on May 28th, 2016 9:25 AM

We would like to offer our condolencese to the Rau family ,our prayers are with you .

Condolence from Brenda and Gord Moon on May 28th, 2016 9:32 AM

Dear Joyce ,
It’s been such s long time since we’ve worked at the “Green Forest “, I saw your Dad had passed and wanted to send a note of sympathy to let you know I’m thinking of you and your family. You look very much like your dad.
Sincerely,
Brenda (Haskett) Moon

Condolence from Mike & Beatie Rau on May 28th, 2016 9:59 AM

some good memories at the farm helping to hoe beans with uncle Darl
& baby sitting duties

Mike & Beatie

Condolence from Maureen & Jim Denomme on May 28th, 2016 11:18 AM

Janet, Chris and Family,
Our deepest sympathy. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Hold on to the memories of your dad Janet. His laughter will always be remembered.

Condolence from Madeline Shepherd on May 28th, 2016 2:44 PM

So sad to hear of the loss of your husband, father, grandpa & great grandpa. Darl was such a fun loving man. Loved to joke and tease and if he made you smile he was happy. I know you will miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your memories will always keep him close.

Condolence from Father Rick Janisse on May 28th, 2016 3:30 PM

Dear Tillie and family:
On behalf of Mom and Dad,(Len & Cecile (Cis Masse) Janisse- Windsor , please accept our sympathy and assurance of prayers for Darl’ s soul and for each of your intentions at this difficult time.
We were so happy that we took a special trip to see you last summer in Zurich. Mom always loves going “down home” to see the remaining relatives and friends and the yearly visit to the cemetery.
I will offer my weekend Mass for the repose of his soul. May he now receive the reward that he has been awaiting and rest in peace.

Condolence from Marilyn and Joe on May 28th, 2016 5:54 PM

Julie and Doug and the entire Rau Family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a great man with always a smile on his face. Whenever he came into the bank he always teased me about something. Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Treasure the memories.

Joe and Marilyn

Condolence from Ron and Dianne Ducharme on May 28th, 2016 6:43 PM

Dear Tillie and family
So saddened to hear of Darl,s passing. He will be missed by his smile that would
light up a room. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.

Condolence from Patti and Steve Geoffrey on May 28th, 2016 7:22 PM

Dear Aunt Tillie and family
We extend our sincere sympathy to all of you at what we know is a very sad and mournful time. We are remembering you in our prayers and honouring the memory of Uncle Darl. We have such fond memories of Uncle Darl and will miss his great wit and charm. May you find comfort in the outpouring of sympathy from all who share your loss. Hugs!! Patti and Steve

Condolence from Don&Alice Masse on May 29th, 2016 7:55 AM

Dear Tillie and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family..
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you .

Condolence from Joyce Sovereign on May 29th, 2016 9:03 AM

I was so sorry to read of Darl’s passing,sending to you Tillie and all your family my sincere Sympathy.Darl was such a nice guy ,l know my Parents(Maurice and Helen Mac Donald)thought so much of you and Darl.Think Dad and Darl had some fun times working together.May God give you all the comfort you need in these next days and time ahead.Praying for you.

Condolence from William and Helen (Hodgins) Delorme on May 29th, 2016 9:43 AM

Tillie , Janet , Chris. and Family
We are very sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Thinking of you at this time.

Condolence from Laura Overholt on May 29th, 2016 12:36 PM

Tillie and the entire family of Darl
My deepest condolences in the loss a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Know you are in my thought and prayers.

Condolence from Jullie Godwin on May 29th, 2016 12:37 PM

Janet Brown, Chad Brown, Wesley Brown and families
With caring thoughts we send our love and prayers in hopes that they will give you comfort during this difficult time.
Love you all so very much?
– Uncle Kim, Aunt Jullie and Morgan.?

Condolence from Mary Ellen Finlayson on May 29th, 2016 7:31 PM

To the entire Rau family,

Thinking of you all during this sad time………

Hugs,
Mary Ellen, Mark, Jack and Sam Finlayson

Condolence from Allan and Donna Drury on May 29th, 2016 8:14 PM

So sorry to hear about Darls passing although we haven’t seen him for a few years we can still see his smiling face when he use to ride his bike around Oasis

Condolence from Sharon Overholt on May 30th, 2016 4:47 AM

Tillie and Family
I would like to offer my condolencises to you and your family.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Condolence from Mary Denomme on May 30th, 2016 7:17 AM

Hi Aunt Tillie and family
So sorry to heard about Uncle Darl. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. I am unable to come to the funeral but I wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you.
I have fond memories of Uncle Darl and he was quite a joker! He is now in heaven with my grandson Austin and I know the two of them will be playing jokes on each other.

My love to all
Mary

Condolence from Karen Dickins on May 30th, 2016 8:02 AM

Janet and Chris and family, so sorry to hear if your dads passing. Thinking of you…hugs

Condolence from Jerome and Betty Ann Geoffrey on May 30th, 2016 8:08 AM

Tillie and Family:

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time. So sorry we cannot attend.

Condolence from Kathy Young on May 30th, 2016 9:51 AM

Janet and Family
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time, thinking of you.
Sincerely
Kathy, Sarah, Lynda and Neil
Lakeshore Advance

Condolence from Marg Turner on May 30th, 2016 1:08 PM

I met Darl a number of years ago when I worked with him picking apples for Dennis and will never forget his positive attitude and obvious love of his family. He will leave a big hole in your hearts. May your memories help you through the tough days ahead.

Condolence from Debby Wagler on May 30th, 2016 2:05 PM

Tillie and family, just want to send my condolences and let you know I am praying for you all . May you know God’s comfort and peace.

Condolence from Jim & LInda Dietrich on May 30th, 2016 7:15 PM

Janet & Family,
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy

Condolence from Ray and Karen Mathonia on May 30th, 2016 7:54 PM

To the Rau Family and Darl’s extended family. Please know that he was a man to be proud of. He was always a hoot to talk to and Ray had many laughs with him. Our prayers are with you all.

Condolence from Judy & Gerard Grenier on May 30th, 2016 8:20 PM

Dear Tillie & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Ron & Sandra Dickert on May 30th, 2016 10:56 PM

Julie, Janine, Daryl and the entire Rau family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time

Condolence from arlene(masse) thomson and scott thomson on May 31st, 2016 5:48 PM

Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family at this sad time

Condolence from Jason Bourne on June 7th, 2016 9:03 PM

Tillie, Janet, Julie, Joyce and family

Very sorry to hear of Darl’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

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