Obit: Rau, Tyler John (1992 - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Babler, Hubred, Martinson, Rau

----Source: WIGM/WKEB Obituaries (Medford, WI) 3/30/2015

Rau, Tyler John (12 NOV 1992 - 29 MAR 2015)

Tyler John Rau, 22, of Abbotsford, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015.

His memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Stetsonville. Reverend James Babler will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of the service Saturday at the church. Burial will take place at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Stetsonville.

Tyler was born on November 12, 1992 to Tim and Jill (Martinson) Rau in St. Croix Falls. He is a 2011 graduate of Abbotsford High School. He was currently enrolled at UW Eau Claire perusing a degree in information Technology program. He loved anything to do with computers. In his free time he enjoyed reading and pursuing a black belt in karate.

Tyler, on a family trip this last winter, found a passion a snowboarding. When the rest of the family just couldn't snowboard very well, Tyler was a natural.

Tyler is survived by his parents; Tim and Jill Rau of Abbotsford, a sister; Courtney Rau of Abbotsford, 2 brothers; Dakota Rau and Logan Rau of Abbotsford; Grandparents; Arlene Rau of Dorchester, and Chuck and Doris Martinson of Amery, nine uncles; Dave (Kitty) Rau of Dorchester, Richard Rau of Dorchester, Wayne (Donna) Rau of Dorchester, Dan (Chris) Rau of Abbotsford, Randy (Patti) Rau of Dorchester, Pat (Stephanie) Rau of Suamico, Eric Martinson of Osceola, Phil (Michelle) Martinson of Amery, and Scott (Michelle) Martinson of Minnesota and also an aunt Jody (Al) Hubred of Amery. He is also survived by many cousins, other family, and friends.

Tyler was preceded in death by his grandfather; George Rau.