Steven “Gene-O” E. Rau

Steven “Gene-O” E. Rau, 85, of Old Fort, OH passed away on March 22, 2023 at Autumnwood Care Center in Tiffin, OH. He was born on September 30, 1937 in Old Fort to Jacob and Nola (Todd) Rau. Steven married Mildred “Annette” Edwards on July 25, 1965 at Old Fort Church and she preceded him in death on November 22, 1992.  Steven served in the US Army from 1961 to 1963 and was awarded the Sharpshooter Badge (M-1 Rifle) and Good Conduct Medal. He was a truck driver and enjoy tractors, NASCAR and socializing. He was a member of the Green Springs American Legion and Green Springs VFW. Steven volunteered for the Old Fort Fire Department and Seneca County Military Honor Guard Detail for several years.

Steven is survived by his daughter, Kim (Keith) Bagley, Old Fort, OH; stepson, Steven (Bernie) Emmons, Kansas, OH; step-grandchildren, Derick and Jason Rau, Nanette Reid.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Annette Rau; stepson, David Rau and infant sister, Dorothy Rau.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Horvath Hanes Funeral Home, 211 N. Broadway St. Green Springs, OH.

Services will take place following the visitation at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Quinter officiating.

Burial: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the United Veterans Council of Seneca County.

Memorials can be made in Steven’s honor to Bridge Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Ln, Findlay, OH 45840

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