Gladys Marie Wanja Rau Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 8, 2023, at the age of 97, Gladys Marie Wanja Rau of Columbus, Texas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Frank Wanja and Mary Wanja (Kasper); her husband Albert "Jack" Rau, Jr. of Washington; and her siblings, Gertie Harry, Margie Kuhn, Dorothy Mae Fink and Edgar Wanja.
She is survived by: her sons, Douglas James Rau (Rhonda) of Katy, TX, Allan Joseph Rau (Cleta) of Columbus, TX, Thomas Wayne Rau (Diane "Sissy" Rau) of Columbus, TX and John Ray Rau (Vicki) of Houston; her grandchildren, Stephanie Rau Crawford (Robert), Joel Rau (Jessica), Jamie "Ritchie" Rau (Christine), Tyler Rau, Cheyne Solesbee (Katie), Alexis Rau and Lindsey Rau; and her great grandchildren, Jagar Rau, Jase Rau, Vivienne Solesbee, Janson Rau and Jennings Rau. She is also survived by her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church, P. O. Box 669, Columbus, TX 78934 or Court Mary Queen of the Snows #1588, P.O. Box 331 Columbus, TX 78934.
