William Rau's Obituary
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William R., 62, of Lyndhurst, passed on February 19th. Born to the late Russell “Pappy” H. Rau, Chief of the Boat and decorated WWII veteran and Lucille Christensen. Married 38 years to the late Ann Marie FitzGerald Rau. Beloved brother to Lois Vylmola. Loving father of Timothy S. Rau, Joshua W. Rau, Jeremy P. Rau and Daniel B. Rau. Cherished grandfather to Aden Rau, Jericho Rau, Patience Rau, Addison Bennett, Chance Canfield and Summer Locklear and great-grandfather to Hayden Donbullion.
William was an Architectural Engineer specializing in window design, manufacturing and testing last employed as Quality Assurance Applications Engineer at Crystal Window and Door Systems, Ltd. His interests included The Lord, music, engineering, carpentry, woodworking, electricity, leatherwork, art and drawing.
He was a jack of all trades and a master of many who is now in the arms of the ultimate Master, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Memorial service will be held at the Hennessey Heights Funeral Home, 232 Kipp Ave, Hasbrouck Heights on Saturday, March 1st from 2-4pm. Hennesseyheightsfuneralhome.com
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