Dr. William “Bill” Theodore Raue, Ret. U.S. Army Col., 86, of Parkville, Missouri passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 3, 2023. William was the only child born to Felix and Clara (Lathers) Raue on October 27, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Bill knew at a young age that he wanted to be a Dr.; he retired from his medical profession after 55+ years. He worked as a physician, general surgeon and clinical physician while serving time in the United States Army.
He retired from the military after serving 25+ years in the Army and was Honorably Discharged as a U.S. Army Col.
Friends and family will remember Bill as a brilliant man with an excellent memory, an avid reader, always living life to the fullest. He set his goals high as a young man and with his passion for medicine and military he was exceptionally successful.
He is survived by his loving wife, Katherine; two sons: James Raue (Carolyn); Nicholas Raue; three stepsons: Winston May (Iris); Thomas Shorts (Jessica); Charles Shorts; two grandsons: Michael and Adam; four step-grandchildren: Winston May, Jr.; Alyssa May; Thomas Shorts, Jr. and Gianna Shorts.
A Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Meyers Funeral Chapel 401 Main Street Parkville, Missouri. A Funeral service celebrating Bill’s life will commence at 10:30 a.m. at the chapel with Sr. Pastor Ricky D. Turner officiating. A Committal Service with full honors will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. 150 Muncie Road Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions are suggested to the Red Cross. Memories of Bill and condolences to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
“TO HONOR A VERY SPECIAL VETERAN”
I want to thank you Bill for serving our country with”LOVE PRIDE AND HONOR”. Because of your service you have given each and everyone of us our freedom to live and enjoy our lives.
God bless you Bill for taking great care of our country and for all the sacrifices you have made for our country for me and for all of us.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
Dr Raue was the Occupational Doctor we used at the company I work for. I loved that he truly cared about the patients, but also wouldn’t accept excuses or half truths from them. I also appreciated the knowledge he gave me in the workers compensation area. I enjoyed a few lunches with Dr Raue and his office manager, Sue. Such a great team. Praying for peace for his family.