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Earl Rau Obituary
Earl William Rau
July 26, 1930 - May 3, 2021
KENNEY - Earl William Rau, 90, passed away at Liberty Village Nursing Home in Clinton, IL on May 3, 2021.
Earl was born on July 26, 1930 in Macon County, IL; son of Linn O. and Mabel (Issac) Rau. He married Betty Jean Wurth on August 24, 1952 in Chestnut, IL. She survives him.
Also surviving Earl are his daughters: Lisa (Richard) Leach of Decatur, IL and Tamara "Tammy" (Clarke) Westen of Kenney, IL; grandchildren: Timothy (Ingrid) Leach, Brittany (John) Peters, Brandy (Anthony) Vanderberg, and Sarah Leach; great grandchildren: Peyton Peters, Elsie Leach, Matilda Leach, and Penelope Vanderberg.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters: Charlotte Holloway, Helen Heyne, Mildred Clark, and Mary Lou Mills and one brother: John Rau.
Earl proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Decatur, IL.
A private family graveside for Earl will be held. Memorials may be made in Earl's name to St. John's Lutheran Church of Decatur, IL or the Kenney Fire Department in Kenney, IL. Cremation rites for Earl have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski, IL.
The family would like to give a big thank you for the caring staff at Liberty Village Nursing Home in Clinton for all the care that was provided to Earl.
Memories and Condolences
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Lori Massutti
May 10, 2021
It has been a pleasure working with you Betty and Herb. You have my deepest sympathy on his passing. He will be missed.
Bruce Shanle
May 8, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I have many memories all the years I worked for him. He taught me a lot. Was a great mentor and good neighbor. to you all.
Karen Meadows
May 8, 2021
So sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and he will be missed.
His service to our country and the KFPD will always be remembered. Prayers for healing to you all.
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