Jimette Ann Rau

RAU-Jimette Ann, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska, died unexpectedly at her home in Erie, Colorado, on July 3, 2007. She was 56. She was born Jimette Ann Elliott in Watertown, South Dakota, to James and Darlene Elliott. She graduated from Ralston High School. On August 7, 1968, she married Martin Rau in Fremont, Nebraska. Three sons were born to this marriage, Christopher, Curtis, and Chad Rau. While raising her young family, Jimette returned to school and earned her degree as a registered nurse, specializing in the field of surgical nursing. She was a skilled and well-regarded surgical nurse at Bergan Mercy Hospital for the majority of her professional career. Jimette was a loving wife and mother, and relished her role as "Gaga" to four granddaughters. She was energetic and fun, planning her annual "No Parents Week" for her grandchildren for months in advance. She enjoyed mountain motorcycle rides with her husband and impromptu barbeques with family, neighbors, and friends. Jimette is survived by her husband, Martin Rau, of Erie; her sons and daughter-in-laws, Christopher and Cheryl Rau of Papillion, Nebraska; Curtis and Rachel Rau of Omaha, Nebraska, and Chad and Linda Rau, of Omaha, Nebraska, and four granddaughters, Taylor, Alexandria, Katelyn, and Kiley Rau. She was delighted to be expecting her fifth granddaughter in the fall of 2007. In addition, she is survived by her mother and step-father, Darlene and Leonard Clary of Gretna, Nebraska; and a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and John Henry of Overland Park, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her father. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Special Olympics Nebraska, 8801 F Street in Omaha, Nebraska 68127.