Donald Lamarr Rau, age 89, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was a native of Mishawaka, IN, former employee of Lawrence County Hospital, retired owner and administrator for Elm Nursing Home, and a member of College Place Church of Christ. He was also a member of VFW, and the National Guard. Mr. Rau served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Starling and Mildred Shaw Rau; and two brothers, Norman Rau and Howard Rau.
He is survived by
Wife –
Mary Frances Rau, Lawrenceburg, TN
One Son –
David Rau (Susie), Lawrenceburg, TN
One Daughter –
Donna Day, Lawrenceburg, TN
Four Grandchildren –
Alleigha Procell, Stonewall, LA
Christina Goodman, Lavergne, TN
Wendy Rau, Lawrenceburg, TN
Whitley Rau, Lawrenceburg, TN
Four Great-Grandchildren
Two Half-Brothers –
Jim Rau, Woodville, AL
Harvey Rau, Oceanside, CA
One Half-Sister –
Cathy Lukens, St. Clairsville, OH
Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3:00 PM Thursday, January 15, 2015, with Colin Leighton officiating. Interment will follow at Shaw Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN with full military honors.
