David Edward Rateau

David Edward Rateau obituary, North Eustis, FL

David Edward Rateau

David Rateau Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lakeside Memory Gardens on Apr. 17, 2024.

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David Edward Rateau, 59, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Eustis. David worked as a tile setter.
He is survived by his parents, Angus & Nancy (Saunders) Rateau of Eustis, FL; daughter, Rhiannon Rateau of Winter Park, FL; sister, Dawn Allison Rateau of Eustis, FL and extended family members.
A graveside service will be held at Lakeside Memory Gardens, Eustis on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis, FL, on Monday, April 22, 2024 from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM.

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36601 Country Road 19-A, North Eustis, FL 32726

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