Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, October 16, 2010, surrounded by his family, Andrew Orville Rau of R.R. 3 Zurich, passed away in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Alida Laura Grenier (2002). Dear father of Richard and Barbara Rau of Zurich, Michael and Beatie Rau of Dashwood, Terry and Helen Rau of Exeter, Mary Lou and Paul Gunning of Grand Bend and Suzanne and David Bell of Tecumseh. Loving grandfather of Lori and Mark Laporte, Darren and Aimee Rau, Lisa and Matt Hartman; Tammy Davidson and Jim Dickins, Paul and Elsa Rau; Nicole and Britt Gunn, Bradley Turkheim and Jen Barkley, Candace Gunning and Mark Gagnon, Ryan Gunning; Stephanie and Luke Henshaw, Ashley and Jody Males and great grandfather of 13. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Anthony and Patricia Rau, Henry and Matilda Rau, Antoinette Taylor, Jean Geoffrey, Theresa Masse, Marie Rau, Donna Rau, Harold Denomme, Lottie Grenier and Betty Grenier. Predeceased by his parents John and Matilda (Bedard) Rau, brothers Wilfred and Joseph, sister Madeline Denomme and brothers-in-law Robert Taylor, Ted Geoffrey and Leo Masse. Andrew’s family and his music were the joy of his life and he enjoyed shared his musical talent with many in the community. Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Zurich on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. Fr. Peter Keller celebrant. Interment St. Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery. Parish Prayers will be said on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society.
RAU: Andrew Orville of Zurich
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Condolence From: Kyle Denomme
Snapper will be missed.
I’ll never forget the time when I was young and we were out with my Pepe (Lloyd Denomme), my brother, and Snapper was was flipping turtles out in the swamp. Those big snapping turtles were sure mad and he really had us laughing.
He was a loving friend of our family and on behalf of my brother Curtis, we wish our most heartfelt condolences.
Condolence From: Dale Bland
My sympathies to the family. Mike, our father’s had some great musical times together. Dale Simmons-Bland
Condolence From: Fred Ducharme
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
-Fred Ducharme
Condolence From: Ron and Shirley Rader
Our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Ron and Shirley Rader
Condolence From: Karen Harris
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences.
Blessings to you and your family from Karen and Duke Harris
Condolence From: Sandra Dickins
Tammy & Jim & Family
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather. Our deepest condolences to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Sandra & Randy
Condolence From: Susan Rau
Yet another legend from the Bluewater moves on to a greater place. My thoughts are with you.
Condolence From: Wayne & Harold Smith Construction, Harold
I am very sorry for the loss of your father.
Condolence From: Elaine Clarke
So sorry to hear of your Dad passing. I have so many fond memories of your Dad when I worked at the nursing home.
Treasure the memories you have and that will help you through it.
Elaine
Condolence From: Don &Alice Masse
Rau Families
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
We send our deepest heartfelt condolences to the family .
Don & Alice Masse
Condolence From: theresa
To the Rau Family: My condolences goes out to you all. It is always a difficult time, but know that there is no more suffering and your Dad is now with your Mom. My thought and prayers are with you. Your Cousin Theresa
Condolence From: Mary & Paul Carroll
Mike and Family: Our thoughts are with you and yours at this difficult time. May you find some joy in the fond memories of happier times with your Father! Mary & Paul
Condolence From: Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Ron and I send our deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time. Andrew was so full of life and will be missed.
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Condolence From: Michelle DePaepe
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. He was truly a fantastic man, full of life and song. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Condolence From: Glenn Roth
Hi Mike, Sorry to here of the passing of your Father you have my deepest sympathy.
Condolence From: Karen Jean
Suzanne and Dave Deepest sympathy to you and your family Our thoughts and prayers are with your during this difficult time. Karen & Paul
Condolence From: Kathy DaSilva
Our Deepest Sympathy- You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Earl & Kathy Keller Kathy, Ross, Joe and Families
Condolence From: Michelle Sereda
Dear family, I would like to extend our condolences to all the members of your family. I am certain that the heavens are toasting your Pepe tonight. God bless all of you, Michelle, Perry, Zac and Alexa xxooo