Mr. Charles “Chuck” Rauh
June 7, 1932 – May 20, 2020
Charles “Chuck” Rauh, 87, passed away Wednesday, May 20,2020 in Naples, Fl.
Chuck was a graduate of Shaker High School and Washington and Lee University where he was involved in football, wrestling and lacrosse. He proudly served in the United States Army.
Chuck enjoyed a very successful career in highway and infrastructure construction, where he was an expert in the production of asphalt paving materials and aggregate. He was instrumental in designing innovative equipment used in the industry.
Chuck was an avid golfer. He also served as President of the Wyndemere Country Club.
Chuck is predeceased by his parents Edgar M. and Beatrice (Green) Rauh, and his brother Edward Rauh.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Marie Rauh and his two sons Bradley and Douglas Rauh; His 4 grandchildren Aaron, Susan, Sarah Rauh and Lisa Benoit; his 3 great-grandchildren Bodhan Rauh and Isla and Margot Benoit. Also mourning Chuck’s passing are his stepchildren, Ellie Mandelbaum, Patti Halsch, Cathy Martin, and Rita Rogers; his step-grandchildren, Brett, Annie, Emmy, Katie, Megan, Luke, Courtney, Abby, Mika, and Aron; and 12 step-greatgrandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Chuck’s name to Avow Hospice
Jim Berrett
May 21, 2020, 1:18 pm
Marie,
So sorry — a really great guy and friend to all — he will be missed by all of us that knew him as well as the family. My very best to you!
Jim
Jim Barsella
May 21, 2020, 1:43 pm
Chuck was a great person with a “dry” sense of humor. I’m glad I was able to know Chuck during the past 24 year. Chuck will be missed by many and remember by all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Jim Barsella
Shirley Carr and Bob Roeschen
May 21, 2020, 3:06 pm
We loved getting to know Chuck and being in his company. We drank together, ate together, played cards together and most enjoyably laughed together.
Bill Diamond
May 21, 2020, 5:20 pm
Diana and I want to express our deepest condolences. I miss many of the residents of The Arlington however, there are a so many Founders that made a memorable impression, Chuck was one. So sorry for you loss.
Bill and Diana Diamond
Audrey & Jack Mckenna
May 21, 2020, 8:47 pm
We are so sorry to loose our dear friend Chuck. We will mis his dry humor and just being with him. We lost a long time friend & we will miss him
Vicki Tracy
May 21, 2020, 11:05 pm
Chuck was kind, funny and caring. He told it like it was and adored his wife Marie! Blessed to know him and call him friend. Vicki Tracy
Janice Hitch
May 22, 2020, 11:37 am
We are so sorry to hear of Chuck’s passing
and send sincere sympathy to you, Marie and the family.
We remember his unique sense of humor and his skill at golf.
Janice and Brian.
Carolyn Kelley
May 22, 2020, 4:08 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Chuck’s passing away. I will always remember our fun group get together for dinners and will miss not knowing he not there.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss to you and your wonderful family.
Carol Kelley
Sharon and Mike Davidian
May 22, 2020, 4:14 pm
We are so sorry of Chuck’s passing, he was a unique man with an unforgettable sense of humor, honesty, fairness and always fun to be with. He was our dear friend for so many years and with Marie, a great couple. Never complaining and always upbeat, Chuck would fit in with any group….he will be very much missed.
Sharon and Mike Davidian
Bill and Jewel Eckstrom
May 22, 2020, 4:26 pm
We were sorry to hear of Chuck’s death. He made us feel very welcome when we moved into the Arlington and he and
Marie became good 5th floor friends. We will miss him.
Flexible Pavements of Ohio
May 22, 2020, 8:25 pm
To the Rauh Family, Ohio’s asphalt paving industry extends its sincere condolences over the passing of your beloved Chuck. We are grateful for his many years of selfless service to our industry. Chuck was a no-nonsense guy, served on the industry board of directors, and in that capacity played a vital role in the the asphalt industry’s prospering. We have been blessed to have had him among us. His leadership, his character, his commitment to quality has shaped this industry for the good. We will remember him. We pray for your comfort in this time of sorrow.
William F. Slye
May 23, 2020, 2:19 pm
Marie….
Very sorry to lose Chuck. He was a very kind and lovable character, with a great and dry sense of humor!
We had wonderful times with you and Chuck. Golf trips with the “Wyndemere Wanderers” are special memories !
I remember and will miss Chuck!
With love, Frank