Obituaries
Frank R. Rauba, 86
December 6, 1935 - May 23, 2022
Frank R. Rauba, 86, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Moravian Manor. Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Helen S. (Scerba) Rauba. Frank was the loving husband of Phyllis A. (Christman) Rauba, and they would have celebrated 65 years of marriage this coming August.
Frank graduated from Trenton High School and attended Temple University in Philadelphia. He worked in sales of agricultural products for Cargill, Inc., from where he retired following 25 years of service. Frank and his family enjoyed skiing and traveled throughout the United States and Europe to visit many ski resorts. Frank was known to be a quiet and very even-tempered individual, always remaining calm and never raising his voice. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed life and spending time with family and friends.
Along with his wife, Phyllis, Frank is survived by three children: Patricia A. Lantz and her husband Rick of Strasburg; Lynn M. Wilt and her husband Jeffrey of New Holland; and Thomas F. Rauba and his wife Charlene of Lititz. Also surviving are two grandchildren: Jennifer R. Nissley and her husband Dustin and Zachary T. Wilt, M.D. and his wife Courtney; two great-grandchildren, Jade and Roslyn Nissley; and a brother Kenneth G. Rauba and his wife Karen.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Frank’s final resting place will be in the family plot in the Jerusalem Lutheran Cemetery in Trachsville, Carbon County, PA.
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Condolences to the Family
June 04, 2022
Phyllis and all,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Frank. Take care.
Marc Ferko
May 30, 2022
Dear Phyllis and family,
Sending condolences at this difficult time. Tony and I have good memories of times together in Eden Manor. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
May 27, 2022
Tom, Charlene and Rauba Family
We are so sorry for your loss. May God’s grace comfort you. May joyful memories bring tender smiles to your lips and treasured stories to share.
Jim & Julie, Sid & Barb and Andy & Maureen
May 26, 2022
Lots of great memories! See you at the top Frank! jeff