Suddenly and peacefully at his home on Wednesday October 31, 2018. Gerard "Gerry" Rau of Goderich in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (Knapp) Rau for 53 years. Loving father of Claire (Paul) Gear of Cambridge, Tom (Cindy) of Geneva, Il., Mark (Christine) of Kitchener and Debbie (David) Mahood of Stratford. Dear Papa of Stephen and Lucas, Andrew and Caroline, Charlotte, Victoria, Ashley, Katie, Christopher, Danielle and great grandfather of Abigail and Aiden. Brother of John Paul Rau, Sister Rose Marie Rau, Annette Denomme, Clarence Rau, Maurice Rau, Dennis Rau and Jo-Ann Sheardown. Predeceased by brother Louis Rau. Beloved friend, brother-in-law and uncle to many. Friends will be received at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd., at East St., Goderich on Sunday November 4, 2018 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, North Street, Goderich, on Monday November 5, 2018 at 11 AM. Cremation to follow. Interment of ashes in St. Peter’s Cemetery, St. Joseph. Knights of Columbus prayers will be held in the funeral home on Sunday at 6:45PM. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully acknowledged.
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Paul & Marylou Gunning
My heartfelt condolences to all the Rau Family.. Gerard was a truly a beautiful, caring, loving man.. we sure enjoyed his company in Florida, we will treasure those memories… He will truly be missed.. Love & prayers to all of you & God Bless!!
🙏❤️
Cora Andersen
Our Condolences,
Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
Keld and Cora Andersen
Bill & Helen Anderson
Our condolences to the family. Bill worked with Gerry many years ago at Quality Plastics in Oakville. A wonderful man who will be missed.
Jerome and Betty Ann Geoffrey
So sorry we are not able to attend the visitation or funeral for Gerard. Please accept our condolences to all of the Rau families. Prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
To the entire Rau Family, what a gem he was, so much love in those eyes! Family is such a big part of our lives, it is never easy to say goodbye. He is now another angel, your angel up watching over you all. Sending hugs !
louise haggitt
to the Rau Families …
sorry for your loss you are all in our prayers
may he rest in peace
Maryann Mommersteeg
To the Rau family, so sorry for your loss. My condolences.
Terry and Helen Rau
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Rau families, may you find comfort from family and friends during this time.
Heather & Rob Blowes
Our deepest sympathy for the loss your dear father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time.
Heather & Rob Blowes
Joe & Marilyn Dewan
To the Rau Family
So sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing. We had many good times with Gerry & Dolores at KofC events over the years. Joe will miss all of Gerry’s e-mail jokes. He was a lovely man. Our sincere sympathy to the family.
Joe & Marilyn Dewan
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
The Rau Family
Our sympathy goes out to all of you
Thoughts and prayers to all of you at this very sad time
Robert Gooder
Joanna and I are thinking of y’all in yer time of loss.
Judy Jenkins
Joanne – I’m sorry to learn about your brother! My last memory of him is your family breakfasts at Neil’s. My condolences!!!!
Hugs, Judy
Annette Denomme
Claire, Tom, Mark,and Debbie, what can I say other than you and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers. It’s so very hard to lose the last parent, But God saw he was getting tired, cause he only takes the best. The Best is the correct word. Hoping all the memories you shared might bring some comfort, .Believe me you have many.
Hugs to all your families.🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Bill and Shirley and family Russell
We are very saddened by the death of Gerry who, with Dolores, were very good friends of our for many years. Our condolences go out to all of the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Much affection. Shirley and Bill Russell
Karen & Randy Stanlake
Please accept our sincerest condolences. May you find peace in the wonderful memories tucked away in your hearts.
Jay and Carol Gregg
Our deepest sympathy to Claire, Paul, Stephen and Lucas Gear and to the entire Rau family. He was the nicest man. The world has lost a good one.
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our prayers and sympathy to the entire Rau family on your loss
Marilyn Jeffrey
To the Rau family, my deepest sympathy. I have many many fond memories of the Rau farm. He was a very very nice man , may he RIP.