William H. Rau, age 82, of Sleepy Hollow formerly of Streamwood and Hoffman Estates passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. Bill was born in Chicago on June 23, 1940, and was the son of the late Harry & Geraldine(nee Biehl) Rau.
Bill was a resident of Sleepy Hollow for the past 22 years and he attended St. Catherine of Siena Church in West Dundee. He was a former 35-year employee of Illinois Bell/A.T.& T. Following retirement from the telephone company, Bill was in charge of IT at Schaumburg High School in School District 211 for 13 years until he finally retired.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Barbara M.; his children, Mary (Steve) Copeland, Joseph (Donna) Rau, and Mark Rau; his three step-children, Brent (Lydia) Lambrecht, Andrea (Maurice) Carter, and Lauren (Joseph) Mosher. Other survivors include his 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his sisters, Karen (James) Schultz and Patricia Kirby, as well as several nieces and nephews and many good and faithful friends. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Rau. Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 11:30 A.M. at St. Catherine of Siena Church 845 W. Main Street in West Dundee with Rev. John McNamara, Pastor, officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:30 A.M. until the time of the Mass. Miller Funeral Home in West Dundee is assisting the family with all arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.millerfuneralhomedundee.com For information, please call 847-426-3436