Gerhard Rau

Gerhard Rau

Gerhard Rau Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 23, 2011.
RAU, Gerhard "Gerry" On Monday, February 21, 2011 Gerry Rau passed away at the age of 80 years with his family by his side. Gerry will be lovingly remembered by his wife Louise; four children: Debbie (Dave) Bender, Harold (Melanie) Rau, Ron (Janet) Rau and Sandra (John) Salt; five grandchildren: Trina (Duane) Pearson, Dayna Bender; Tyler, Chelsea and Danielle Rau; two great-grandsons: Jayce and Jaxon Pearson; two sisters: Jean Ekert and Erna Kadatz; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Edward. A Funeral Service will take place Friday, February 25, 2011 at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9009 - 163 Street, Edmonton, AB at 11:00 a.m., with Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Condolences: www.serenity.ca Serenity Funeral Service, South Edmonton, (780) 450-0101. Your Community Owned, Not For Profit, Funeral and Cremation Provider.

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Rhiney & Sandy Getzinger

February 24, 2011

Louise,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time

Sheldon and Lisa Rau

February 24, 2011

Auntie Louise and family,
We were deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle Gerry to God this week. Know we are praying for your comfort and hope you feel our love from afar. Our memories are filled with joy and love from our visits with you and Uncle Gerry. Our deepest sympathies and love to you.

Linda & Bob Rau

February 24, 2011

Aunt Louise & family,

Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We will miss Uncle Gerry, but we will always cherish our memories of our times together. Keeping you in our thoughts.

Diane & Louie Omerzu

February 23, 2011

Louise
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Albert & Myrtle Wegner

February 23, 2011

Dear Lousie & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May the Peace of the Lord be with you. Albert & I are sorry that we cannot attend the service, as we are committed to another appointment for the weekend.
Peace be with you,

Loreen,Derek,Adyn & Megan Lamont

February 23, 2011

Dear Aunt Louise,
We were so sad to hear of your loss. Uncle Gerry was a wonderful man who has left me with many great memories. The love you've both shown has meant so much to us. We are all better people for having known and loved him.

Debbie and Dave Stephens

February 23, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Rau family.

Thomas & Arlene Hawrelak

February 23, 2011

Ron & Janet, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.

February 23, 2011

Dear Louise
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of Gerry.
John & Rose Sirman

LORNE & BRENDA MCLEAN

February 23, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

February 23, 2011

Dear Louise & Family
My thoughts are with you at the passing of Gerry.
Johanna Bender,
Rivercrest Nursing Home,
Fort Saskatchewan, AB

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