Rose Rau Obituary
Rose was a dedicated worker for the Internal Revenue Service for 30 years where she formed many friendships. She was blessed to have Sharon LaRossa as her teacher, mentor, friend and interpreter through all of her life events. Rose connected with many people in her community by sewing memory bears for those who lost a loved one. Rose had a great love of all animals. Her kindness and generosity allowed her to support many local animals.
She is survived by her loving husband William Rau; brother, Carl Oates and wife Bonnie; mother-in-law and father-in law, William and Carol Rau and lifelong friend, Shelley Gunnip; brother-in-law, Chris Rau; sister-in-law, Nicole Rau; nieces, Taylor, Lauren, Alyssa and Ashlynn; nephews, Christopher, Caden and Jayden.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, July 29th from 10am-11:30am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro, PA. A memorial service will follow. Interment will take place at All Saints Cemetery, Newtown, PA. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made in Rose's name to Penn Medicine-The Center for Living Donation at the Abramson Cancer Center at or Logan's Heroes Animal Rescue at . Send Flowers And Gifts
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Gwen Wharton
August 15, 2024
I will always remember her smile, it was very contagious!!!
Gwen Wharton
July 26, 2024
Rose had a very special way about her which brought smiles to everyone she came in contact with. She was awesome friend and we shared quite a few memorable moments that will never be forgotten, she's was loved by all who knew her and everyone that had the pleasure of sharing a friendship with and she will be missed, more than words are able to convey.
Michelle P
July 25, 2024
I met Rose through Shelley and she was the nicest person. She made pillows for me and my kids out of my Mom's clothes and they were just perfect! Rest in peace Rosie
Maria Veneziale
July 23, 2024
Rosie, I thank God that we met at work, you were one of the nicest people I had ever worked with at IRS, you were kind, smart, funny & respectful. I feel so blessed to have known you. Rest in Peace sweet angel.
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