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L. Donald Raub Sr.

1926 - 2017

L. Donald Raub Sr. obituary, 1926-2017, Carlsbad, CA

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

L. Raub Obituary

L. Donald Raub, Sr. September 16, 1926 - August 16, 2017 Carlsbad Capt. Leonard (Don) Raub, Sr., USMC Ret., of Carlsbad, passed away following a brief battle with cancer on August 16, 2017. One of eleven children, Don was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Leo and Bridget Raub on September 16, 1926. He entered the Marine Corps at the age of seventeen and served in World War II, Korea and Viet Nam during his 30-year career. After retiring from military service, Don proudly earned an AA degree from MiraCosta College while working at Sony Corporation of America. He continued to work until the age of 89 alongside his two sons running the stone yard at Modern Builders Supply in San Marcos. Don is survived by his wife of 69 years, Betty; his son Don and his wife, Donna; his son Ray and his wife, Jenifer; his daughter Susan Plamondon and her husband, Chris; his grandchildren Emily, Chloe, Corey, Erin, Brian, Dayne and Austin; his great-grandson Dylan; his sister Patsy Kohaut; and many nieces and nephews. He will be forever loved, missed, remembered and honored. A funeral mass will be held on what would have been his 91st birthday, September 16, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Carlsbad. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Sep. 12, 2017.

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Don Ritter

December 25, 2017

So sad to hear about the passing of "Uncle" Don. He and Aunt Betty were great friends to Dad and Mom through the years. My condolences to all the family.

Mary Ritter Rafferty

December 23, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tony Rittet

December 23, 2017

A great man. Sorry to hear.

September 16, 2017

God bless you and your family during this sad time. Know that you have a lot of classmates lifting you up.
Su Barber Rouse

Denise and Alan Trotter

September 15, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to your family. May his memory live strong in each one of you, his family. Gone, but never forgotten. The Minkler family.

Carol Hall

September 14, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you this weekend as you say your farewell to Poppy, may he forever be at peace. Special love to dear Betty, their daughter Su and family (Su - you will always be a "Hall sister" in our hearts), Ray and his family, and of course our brother-in-law Don, our amazing sister Donna, and their children Emily, Chloe & Austin. We love you all very much. Semper Fi

September 12, 2017

Please accept my condolences. Please know that the God of comfort feels your pain and sorrow. He actually provides something better to look forward to. Jeremiah 29:11 specifically tells us God wants to give us a peaceful "future and hope." He promises in the near future all the pain and sorrow you are experiencing about your loss will be gone and we will be able to enjoy perfect life with all our loved ones.

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St. Patrick's Catholic Church

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