William R. Rau Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William R. Rau of Bristol, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on August 2, 2025 at the age of 76, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor William's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Rau and Vivian Rau. He is survived by: his wife Claudette Couch; his daughter Tracy Maglio (Tony) of Salem, WI; his siblings, Ralph Jr. Rau (Peg) of Washington and Betty Blessinger of Madison, WI; and his nieces and nephews, Randy (Mindy), Debbie (Sam), Denise (Neil), Ryan (Wendy) and Dawn (Phil). He is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter NSDAR 16926 W. Washington St. Gurnee, IL, 60031, or Tunnels to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York 10306, or the Wounded Warrior Project PO BOX 758516, Topeka, KS 66675, are appreciated in Bill's memory.
