Alice Raab

Lancaster - Alice Carol Raab of Lancaster, age 94, passed away on May 4 at Bickford of Lancaster. Alice was born May 6, 1925 to the late Scott and Esther Winter Courtright in Carroll, Ohio.

Alice was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 61 years, Doid Raab, sister and brother-in-law Jeanette and Bob Dungan, brother and sister-in-law Ted and Rita Courtright, brother-in-law Gene Barnes and son-in-law Steve Stahley.

Alice is survived by her loving children, Dr. E. John (Mary) Raab of Waynesville, Ohio, Tom (Anne) Raab of Halifax, Virginia, Keith Raab of Lancaster, Nancy Stahley of Sylvania, Ohio; grandchildren, Lindsey (Andrew) Polichuk, Rachel (Jake) Trotter, Scott Raab, Rebecca Raab, Nathan Stahley, and Brooke Stahley; great grandchildren, Victor, Xavier, Dorothy, Theo, and Mickey and sister, Ann Barnes of Ocala, Florida.

Alice graduated from Rushville Union High School, class of 1943 and in 1946 she graduated from the Lancaster Municipal Hospital School of Nursing. After graduating, she worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and for Dr. Robert Whetstone. Alice was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who thoroughly enjoyed raising her children on the family farm. She was an excellent cook known for her decorated, cutout Christmas cookies, popcorn balls and pies. She was also an avid OSU Buckeyes fan and Cincinnati Reds fan.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 9th, at 11:00 a.m. at Grandview Cemetery, Bremen with Rev. Mark Raddatz officiating. Arrangements have been handled through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the Bickford Staff and Hospice staff for their loving care of Alice.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to Emanuel Lutheran Church, 231 E. Mulberry St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 and Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com

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Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette from May 5 to May 7, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Alice Raab

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John Raab

April 29, 2021

I am her first born. In the early years, she called me Johnny. I was always her special child and I was the first to accomplish things growing up because I was the eldest. She was especially proud of me when I was confirmed into the church, at my highschool graduation, at my vet school graduation and my 2 daughters , Lindsey and Rachel. She looked so happy at their weddings. She enjoyed being with them as they grew up and their 5 kids. She enjoyed her stay at the assisted living residence, but she fell and broke her leg which ultimately caused her to give up and she passed away 2 days before her 95th birthday. I will always regret that I wasn’t present until just after she passed.
She was the best Mom and I miss her deeply. May she Rest In Peace as she lays beside my dear Father.

May 14, 2020

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I
remember her well. I was small when we lived beside your family. She was a great lady and mother and will be missed.

Bonita (Bowers) Marsh

Nancy Watkins Moberly

May 12, 2020

Nancy,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I pray for peace for you as you go through these tough times.

KATHY KELLENBARGER

May 11, 2020

Tom and John

your mom and dad were great friends of our family and she was a wonderful nurse. Keeping you in my prayers

Kathy

Susie Bloom

May 10, 2020

John, Tom, Keith and Nancy,

I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She and Doid were part of our growing years. Always kind, thoughtful and ready to laugh. Please let those wonderful memories fill the empty place in your hearts. May God give you all comfort and peace.

Charles Bates

May 7, 2020

So sorry to learn of your loss. May your mom find peace and each of you find comfort in God's blessing.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlie and Janie Bates

Mary Parry

May 7, 2020

Prayers for your family Nate.

May 7, 2020

Many heartfelt memories with our families being so close. I thought the world of Doid and Alice along with their wonderful children: John, Nancy, Tom and Keith. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire family and Alice's passing marks the end of another era. We were fortunate to know her and although living out of state, I will never forget when we visited her nearly two years when she was at Bickford. A true lady with class.
Jim/Kay Snyder on behalf of Linda, Judy, and John

Judy Turner

May 7, 2020

So sorry for your loss.

Barbara Eck

May 7, 2020

You were blessed with a mother who had a very
full life and now you have wonderful memories.
Take care and God bless

May 7, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mary Eck

May 6, 2020

My sincere condolences to the family. It was wonderful to grow up next to the Raab family. I remember Alice help us kids try to revive several kittens which fell into our swimming pool. What a loving soul!

Misty Underwood

May 6, 2020

Such a wonderful beautiful soul. My condolences to you all during this time. Alice you will be missed by so many.

Barb Hindenlang

May 5, 2020

To Alice's family,

I am so sorry to hear of Alice's passing.I will miss her smiling,pleasant smile. She was so kind and I never heard her complain. I have known her for over 6 years now, as my mom, Alice Corwin, has been her friend at Bickford. I know you will miss her here on earth. But I know in my heart she has changed addresses and is in heaven with Jesus. May God bless your family.

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