Ruth (Miller) Rau

June 29, 1941 ~ May 16, 2023
Born in:
Hillsboro, Illinois
Resided in:
Panama, Illinois
Ruth (Miller) Rau, 81, of Panama, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Ruth was born June 29, 1941, in Hillsboro, the daughter of Hugh Clarence and Carmen Winifred (Bollman) Miller. She graduated from Greenville High School with the Class of 1959, and in her younger years worked as a phone operator in Sorento, and for Webco in Litchfield. Ruth married Otto Rau on February 6, 1960, in Sorento, and they enjoyed over 63 years of marriage.
Ruth was a homemaker, devoting herself to her family. Later in life, she worked for Sears Catalog and CNB Bank in Hillsboro. She loved the company of others and was always a joy to be around. There was rarely a time Ruth didn’t have a big smile on her face.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Darrell Rau; sister, Wanda Bilyeu; and brothers, Darrell, Russell, and Donald Miller.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Otto Rau of Panama; son, Rex (wife, Micki) Rau of Donnellson; daughter-in-law, Cathy Rau of Panama; grandchildren, Joe Zobrist of Panama, Seth Balla of Texas, and Sarah (wife, Matt) Lafone of Pocahontas; great grandson, Jesse Zobrist; twin sister, Ruby Wallace of Sorento; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
No public services are planned at this time.
The family has entrusted Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Panama with arrangements.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Ruth, or to offer condolences to her family.
Ott0 and family
so sorry
Shirley
sussenach
Prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Sending my deepest sympathy to you all! 🙏
Ruth was such a joy to be around. She was a very sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and all of Ruth’s friends.
Otto and family,
I am so,so sorry to lose Ruth. It’s been so long since we’ve gotten together I was hoping to do that next month while Dorothy is here. Ruth will definitely be missed. She always had a smile for everyone. I still remember your wedding.
Sending hugs and prayers for comfort.
Love,
Bunny
Thoughs and prayers are with you and family , I will miss her .
So sorry to hear of this. I used to love the Saturday morning “talk show” with Otto and Ruth and the “double R”. Will miss her much. What a sweet, kind person. Heaven got a good one.
Bob and I first met Otto and Ruth at Nu Wave Deli. We found we had mutual friends. They both didn’t know a stranger. Ruth was always so sweet to us. Although I didn’t know her for a long time I felt I did. We will miss her. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
We want to add our condolences to Otto and his family. Ruth & Otto were so good to visit and Ruth always had a smile on her face. She will always be in our hearts.