Randolph Allen Rau

1942 - 2015

Randolph Allen Rau obituary, 1942-2015, Virginia Beach, VA

Randolph Allen Rau

1942 - 2015

Randolph Rau Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 7, 2015.
Randolph Allen Rau

Virginia Beach - Former Virginia Beach resident Randy Rau, 73, died July 24th 2015. At his request no service will be held. Randy was born in Norfolk, VA to Carl and Dorothy Rau. Graduate of Norfolk Academy and Old Dominion University. Former Air Force fighter pilot, during the Vietnam War, Randy served his country for four years and then used his degree as an architect building many of the commercial buildings still standing today in the Hilltop area. Survived by his 4 children and 8 grandchildren.

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Rachel Frear

September 21, 2015

Randy, you were always in my thoughts and always will be. You are missed and loved!

September 8, 2015

Randy was a very likeable young student whom I had the pleasure of coaching at NA .A real team player, but not much of a hitter! May he RIP! C. Cumiskey

Jimmy Bridges

September 7, 2015

Randy became my friend when we were 10 years old in Virginia Beach. To this day, although he is gone, he is still my friend. Rest in peace.

Mary Dabney Bogusz

September 7, 2015

Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers. I pray they will always remember the times of laughter and smiles.

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