Debra L. Rau
January 14, 2011
Debra Lavon Rau, 56, passed into the care of God at her home on January 14, 2011. Her wish was to be cremated. There will be a visitation at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, on Saturday, January 22, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m., with disposition of the cremated remains on a later date.
Debra was born February 20, 1954, in St. Cloud, MN, the only child of Thomas and LaVerne Rau. She attended Meredith and graduated from Hoover High School in 1972.
Debra was an animal lover, enjoyed being with family and friends and was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. She also enjoyed TV game and reality shows and caring for her family members, her pets and her many plants.
Debra is survived by her husband, Alan Wenger; her “children,” (the dogs) Katie and Buster; mother- and father-in-law, Betty and Don Wenger; stepchildren, Matthew (Megan) Wenger, Brent Wenger and fiancé Judy Craig, and Coral Wenger; sisters-in-law, Linda (Roger) Corbett and Lissa Wenger; step-grandson, Patrick Sharp; niece, Alison (Amos) Groenendyk; nephew, Andrew Corbett; step-mother, Shirley Rau; aunt, Lavon Schmidt; cousins, Jim (Sandy) Rau and Chuck (Darlene) Rau. She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents; and two uncles.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Debra.
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Kyle Cunningham
01/22/2011
I can still see the little girl in my backyard doing cartwheels & & putting on a little show while I was having my breakfast in the kitchen & looking out the window. From that day on we became friends for life. We grew up together & shared alot of "firsts" together. As we grew up & our lives got busy & went in different directions, but she would always call me every now & then & we would catch up on each others life. Debbie was the glue that kept us connected & a true true friend for life. I will miss her greatly & she will always be kept in my heart.
brad hess
01/17/2011
I love u deb I going to miss u alots love deb go vikings