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Harold Michael Rau

Birth	:	9 Mar 1922 Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2015 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8269005, -95.3450012
Description	:	HARLAN TRIBUNE - TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 REMEMBRANCE Harold Rau, 92 March 9, 1922 - Feb. 19, 2015 DEFIANCE –– Harold Michael Rau, son of Tony and Veronica (Kloewer) Rau, was born March 9, 1922 along with his twin brother Gerald John Rau on the family farm near Earling. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and attended school through the tenth grade at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Earling. September 3, 1956, Harold was united in marriage to Dorothy Foxhoven at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Four children were born to this union: Steven,... Read More	HARLAN TRIBUNE - TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 REMEMBRANCE Harold Rau, 92 March 9, 1922 - Feb. 19, 2015 DEFIANCE –– Harold Michael Rau, son of Tony and Veronica (Kloewer) Rau, was born March 9, 1922 along with his twin brother Gerald John Rau on the family farm near Earling. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and attended school through the tenth grade at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Earling. September 3, 1956, Harold was united in marriage to Dorothy Foxhoven at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Four children were born to this union: Steven, Joyce, Dennis and Joan. After their marriage, Harold and Dorothy lived near Harlan for a short time before moving to Charter Oak and Earling in 1960 and then to the Defiance area in 1971 where they farmed east of town for several years. Harold was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church for many years where he and Dorothy were very active. Harold assisted the priests of St. Peter's Parish getting the church prepared for Sunday, wedding and funeral masses. Harold then moved to Harlan and made his home at the Elm Crest Retirement Community and this is where he died on February 19, 2015 having attained the age of ninety-two years, eleven months and ten days. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy; his twin brother Gerald as well as his brothers Joe and Goar and his sisters Mildred Gaul and Theresa Leinen. He is survived by his children: Steve Rau and his wife Brenda of Defiance; Joyce and her husband Sterling Flott of Omaha, NE; Dennis Rau and his wife Jan of Urbandale, and Joan and her husband Charles Jones, Jr. of Plattsmouth, NE; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; his sister Mary Carroll of Earling; brother Howard Rau and his wife Dorthea of St. Louis, MO; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. A 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Urey Mark on Monday, February 23, 2015 at the St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Joe Gaul, Jim Carroll, Ron Rau, John Foxhoven, Tom Foxhoven, Don Gaul, Bill Leinen and Mike Gaul served as casket bearers. Burial was held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, Iowa Harold M. Rau March 9, 1922 - February 19, 2015 Facts Born: March 9, 1922 Place of Birth: Earling, Iowa Death: February 19, 2015 Place of Death: Harlan, Iowa Survivors children: Steve (Brenda) Rau of Defiance, IA, Joyce (Sterling) Flott of Omaha, NE, Dennis (Jan) Rau of Urbandale, IA, and Joan (Charles, Jr.) Jones of Plattsmouth, NE; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister Mary Carroll of Earling, IA; and brother Howard (Dorthea) Rau of St. Louis, MO Services: Sunday February 22, 2015, Visitation 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Prayer Service 7:00 PM St. Peter's Catholic Church Monday February 23, 2015, Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM St. Peter's Catholic Church Burial Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "1882~1982 Defiance (Iowa) Century Review" page 153 HAROLD AND DOROTHY RAU Harold was born at Earling on March 9, 1922, son of Tony, born January 20, 1889, and Veronica Kloewer Rau, born August 2, 1898, died October 8, 1971. His brothers and sisters are: Mildred Gaul (Roman), Earling; Joe, Earling; Theresa Leinen (Art), Council Bluffs; Goar, Elgin, Oregon; Mary Carroll (Don), Omaha; and Howard, St. Louis. Harold attended school at Earling. September 3, 1956, Harold and Dorothy Foxhoven Rau were married. Dorothy was born February 20, 1930 at Panama, daughter of Theodore and Clara Hem Foxhoven. Her father was born June 2, 1902, and her mother was born October 5, 1908. Her brothers and sister are: Leo, Dakota City, Nebraska; Marilyn Henkel (Dale), Denison; and Jerry Foxhoven, Harlan. Dorothy attended school at Panama and Earling. After their marriage they lived near Harlan, moved to Charter Oak, then to Earling. For the past 11 years they have lived on a farm east of Defiance. Their children are: Steve, born November 11, 1957, mechanic at Veter's Equipment, Denison; Joyce, born August 13, 1959, married Sterling Flott on September 18, 1981, she is a medical assistant, Omaha; Dennis, born November 16, 1964, and Joan, born May 27, 1968. Joan and Dennis attend school at Manilla. The family are members of St. Peter's parish. For the past several years Dorothy has been in charge of the kitchen at most functions held in the Community Hall, such as weddings, dinners, funerals and community affairs. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * KJAN Radio Atlantic, IA HAROLD M. RAU, 92, of Defiance (Svcs. Pending) OBITUARIES February 19th, 2015 by Ric Hanson HAROLD M. RAU, 92, of Defiance, died Thu., Feb. 19th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Home, in Harlan. Services for HAROLD RAU are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan. HAROLD RAU is survived by: His children – Steve (Brenda) Rau, of Defiance; Joyce (Dutch) Flott, of Omaha; Dennis (Jan) Rau, of Urbandale, and Joan (Chuck) Jones, of Plattsmouth, NE. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ HAROLD M. RAU, 92, of Defiance (Svcs. 2/23/15) OBITUARIES February 19th, 2015 by Ric Hanson HAROLD M. RAU, 92, of Defiance, died Thu., Feb. 19th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Home, in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial service for HAROLD RAU will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., Feb. 23rd, at Saint Peter's Catholic Church, in Defiance. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation at St. Peter's Catholic Church is from 5-until 8-pm Sunday (2/22), with a Prayer service at 7-p.m. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Defiance. HAROLD RAU is survived by: His sons – Steve (Brenda) Rau, of Defiance, & Dennis (Jan) Rau, of Urbandale His daughters – Joyce (Sterling) Flott, of Omaha, and Joan (Charles, Jr.) Jones, of Plattsmouth, NE. His sister – Mary Carroll, of Earling. His brother – Howard (Dorthea) Rau, of St. Louis, MO. 8 grandchildren &1 great-grandchild. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * KNOD Radio Harlan, IA Funeral Services are pending for 92 year old Harold M. Rau, formerly of Defiance. Harold passed away on Thursday, February 19 at the Elm Crest Retirement Home in Harlan. Survivors include his children: Steve (Brenda) Rau of Defiance; Joyce (Dutch) Flott of Omaha, NE; Dennis (Jan) Rau of Urbandale; and Joan (Chuck) Jones of Plattsmouth, NE. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Mass of Christian Burial for 92 year old Harold M. Rau, formerly of Defiance, will be held at 10:30am on Monday, February 23 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Burial will be the St.'s Peter & Paul Cemetery in Defiance. Harold passed away on Thursday, February 19 at the Elm Crest Retirement Home in Harlan. Survivors include his children: Steve (Brenda) Rau of Defiance; Joyce (Sterling) Flott of Omaha, NE; Dennis (Jan) Rau of Urbandale; and Joan (Chuck) Jones of Plattsmouth, NE; 1 sister, Mary Carroll of Earling; 1 Brother, Howard (Dorthea) Rau of St. Louis, MO; 8 Grandchildren; and 1 Great-Grandchild. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8pm on Sunday, February 22nd at the church in Defiance with a prayer service beginning there at 7pm. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Harold Michael Rau's memorial is located at: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA.
When did Harold Michael Rau death?
Harold Michael Rau death on 19 Feb 2015 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.8269005
Longitude: -95.3450012

Family Members:

Parent

Anton William “Tony” Rau

(1889 - 1988)

Veronica Antonia Kloewer Rau

(1898 - 1971)

Spouse

Dorothy Marie Foxhoven Rau

(1930 - 1999)

Siblings

Gerald Rau

(1922 - 1922)

Mildred Rosalie Rau Gaul

(1924 - 2011)

Joseph Frank Rau

(1925 - 2008)

Therese F. Rau Leinen

(1928 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

2. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

3. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

4. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

5. Buck Grove Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067841, -95.3839722

6. Slates Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

7. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

8. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

9. Washington Township Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9354000, -95.3387000

10. Nishnabotna Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9086952, -95.2464447

11. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
Manteno, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

12. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

13. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

14. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8922005, -95.2200012

15. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

17. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

18. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

19. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

20. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

21. Danway Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

22. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

23. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

24. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9958000, -95.3450012