Matthew R. Rau
Matthew R. Rau, age 51 of Palmyra, passed away August 17, 2020, at his home.
He was born January 27, 1969, in Adrian the only son of Robert and Charlotte (Hall) Rau.
Matthew graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1988 and earned an associate degree from Washtenaw Community College. He worked in the automotive industry for Ford Motor Company, Toyota and Hyundai Motor Company. Later he worked for various auto supply stores most recently, Auto Zone. Matthew loved all types of car racing. He was a member of the American Legion Post #34 in Tecumseh where he was involved in the pool league. In his younger years, he was active in 4-H with Palmyra Future Leaders and FFA.
He is survived by his father, Robert (Maryann Zink) Rau of Tecumseh and his sister Bobbie Jo (Floyd) Putman of North Wales, Penn.; aunts and uncles, Kay Fisher, Peter (Pam) Rau, Gerald (Betty) Hall, Thomas Hall; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother.
Graveside services will take place at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 30, at Palmyra Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to American Legion Post #34. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home where online condolences and memories may be shared at wagleyfuneralhomes.com.
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