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Daniel Rau Obituary
Neenah - Daniel M. Rau, age 76, was given the crown of life on September 12, 2018 after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born on August 13, 1942 to Angus and Miriam (Grutzmacher) Rau. He was welcomed into God's family through Holy Baptism on September 20, 1942.
On June 19, 1971, he married Emily Borchert. Together they were blessed with four children: Deborah (Shawn) Kienert, Neenah; Rev. David (Jennifer) Rau, Burnsville, MN; Robert (Christine) Rau, Jackson, WI; and Lisa (Scott) MacWilliam, Fishers, IN; six grandchildren: Logan Kienert; Brianna, Kayley, and Emma Rau; Tristan and Carson Rau.
Dan served in the U.S. Army for 2 years, being stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He worked as a photographer for the Oshkosh Daily Northwestern for 10 years and enjoyed covering the Packer games at Lambeau Field. After that, he worked at paper mills, eventually retiring from Neenah Paper in 2007. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and eating out every Friday night at the Golden Corral.
Besides his wife, children, and grandchildren, Dan is survived by a sister, Patricia Riedel, Appleton; and a sister-in-law, Karen (Robert) Manteufel, Neenah; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his father- and mother-in-law, Walter and Irma Borchert; brothers-in-law, David Riedel and Myron Borchert; and sister-in-law, Ellamae Borchert.
The Christian funeral for Dan will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15th at Martin Luther Church, 436 S. Lake St., Neenah. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial gifts may be directed to Martin Luther Church, Fox Valley Lutheran H.S., St. Croix Lutheran H.S., or Kettle Moraine Lutheran H.S.
"Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." (Revelation 2:10)
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Ray Nelson
September 15, 2018
My sincere sympathy to family and friends. His good humor and smiley face will be missed at the Greenville YMCA. May he rest in peace with God.
Kathy and Gary Reader
September 15, 2018
Our condolences to you, Emily and your family. May God comfort you all in the many days ahead with the sweet promise that you will be together again in His Kingdom. Cherish the many memories and lessons learned. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
KENNETH & JEAN ANDERSON
September 14, 2018
We are very sorry to hear of Dan's passing. I was praying for him every night. May you all only remember the good times and what a great guy he was. I cherished the little time I got to spend with him.
GOD bless you all.
KENNY
Sure Controls
September 14, 2018
We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Sure Controls Family
Darlene Robinson
September 14, 2018
Please know that I am Thinking of You All at this time. May Your Memories Bring you Comfort. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. With Deepest Sympathy, Love Darlene
The Degal's
September 13, 2018
Our sincere sympathy to family and friends of Dan.
We always enjoyed doing business with Dan, but even more visiting with him. Such a interesting guy
he was and we will miss seeing him.
September 13, 2018
Thinking of your family during this time of sorrow....
Hugh, Julie and Elizabeth MacWilliam
Larry & Susie Young & Family
September 13, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very sad time. Even though we haven't seen your family in many years, we've thought of you all from time to time as our children went to Martin Luther with your children, until we moved away. May God bless you and keep you all thru this difficult time and may you find comfort in the many happy memories you hold in your heart.
Butch & Julie Grondahl
September 13, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Emily and family. So many good memories come to mind. Dan will surely be missed; such a special man!
September 13, 2018
Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.
Lisa May
September 13, 2018
I understand how difficult and painful it is to lose such a loved one. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of you.
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