Lee Raymond Rau, 27, of Kalkaska, died unexpectedly Oct 24, 1999.
Lee had accomplished many goals in his short life. He was an Eagle Scout; graduated from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo in 1991; completed Job Corps training in carpentry, and was employed by Northern A-1 Services in Kalkaska.
Surviving are parents C. Raymond and Carlene Rau; sisters Melanie of Grand Rapids, and Briana of Iron Mountain; brother Glen of Traverse City; nephew Marcus; nieces OgJanea and Kigana; aunts and uncles and many cousins; grandmother Kay Wilson; grandfather Paul Britt St. and their family of Flint.
A memorial service will be 10 am Sat, Dec 4 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am.
His gentle ways and friendly smile will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.
those who wish may make a memorial donation to Second Harvest Gleaners Food Bank c/o Anchorage House 3458, P.O. Box 1208, Grand Rapids, MI 49501.