John Henry Rau

1930 - 2019

John Henry Rau passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the age of 89. He was born on July 5, 1930 in New Orleans, LA and later moved to Metairie in September 1969. He leaves his loving wife Betty Palliser Rau of 67 years to cherish his memories. He was the loving father of Roxanne Marie Rau Windham, father-in-law of Ronald T. Windham, and godfather to Peter Rau and Tommy Cooke. He was also survived by extended family, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Most were considered to be his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, especially Tara Palliser Durham, Ryan Palliser, Preston Durham, and Tanner Durham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma Giesemann and Arthur Jacob Rau, Sr. Siblings: Arthur Jacob Rau Jr., Philip J. Rau, Joan Rau Cooke, Rita Rau Quaglino and Marie Rau. He was a Sergeant of the U.S. Marine Corps where he served in the Korean Conflict. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Grand Knights of Archbishop Chapelle K/C Council #3465, Ludovicum K/C #4663. He was in the State Family as a District Deputy and Area Coordinator as a Charter Member, Past Navigator of Bishop Charles P. Greco Assembly #2093 of the 4th Degree, and Order of Alhambra Darro Caravan #29, American Legion Thomas J. Handley, Jr. Post #350, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Warren Easton Lunch Bunch. He was a longtime volunteer of the WWII Museum. Special thanks to Veterans at Home Care, Amedisys Home Health Care, Notre Dame Hospice, Dr. Zaveri, Kenne'ck (Neeky), Christen, Beth, Ophelia, and other caregivers for providing excellent services. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred or memorial contributions in memory of John H. Rau. Donations will be dedicated to St. Michael's Special School Scholarship Fund. Send donations to Ludovicum Knights of Columbus Council #4663 in care of Rob Schroder, 1427 Seminole Ave., Metairie, LA 70005. Relatives and friends are invited to attend public visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 10:30am until 12 noon. A funeral Mass will begin at 12pm and interment will follow the service in Metairie Cemetery. To view and sign the Funeral Guest Book online, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com