Rau

Charles Rau, 75, of La Grange passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.

Charles was born in Brenham on Jan. 26, 1946, the son of Otto and Ella (Rodenbeck) Rau.

He proudly served from 1965 to 1971 in the United States Army Reserve.

Charles married the love of his life, Faye Jean Kelm on Nov. 13, 1965 in Brenham. Charles and Faye were blessed to have shared fifty-five years of marriage.

He moved his family to La Grange in 1975 where he dedicated fifty years working for La Grange Concrete.

Charles enjoyed serving his community and donated his time and labor in ways that he knew could truly help benefit Fayette County. He was a member of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse. Charles also donated his time and resources in helping continue the tradition of the Fayette County Fair. Charles was a huge supporter of the local Little League Association and an active member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Charles was a true family man in every sense of the word. He was a devoted father and friend but his favorite title was Grandpa. Outside of family, Charles enjoyed the many friendships that he had built over the years with folks in the community. He had standing weekly gathering with his Brenham friends and he could often be seen drinking coffee with his buddies in the morning. His hobbies included deer hunting, camping and cooking for his family and friends. After retirement, he spent time creating metal art.

He is survived by his loving wife, Faye (Kelm) Rau; two sons: Rocky and wife, Miranda; and Robbie and wife, Tabatha of Cypress; three grandchildren: Jackson, Carson, and Madison; one sister, Ella Mae Rau of Brenham; sister-in-law, Nadine Rau of Brenham; brother-in-law, Roger Kelm and wife, Gail of Houston; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents: Otto and Ella Rau; father and mother-in-law: Harry and Norma Kelm; sister, Geneva Hugo and husband, Eddie; and brother, Cleburne Rau.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 110 W. Walnut, La Grange, TX 78945. Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Grange at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. Burial will follow at La Grange City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 567, La Grange, Texas 78945 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange.