Charles A. Raube Obituary (1934

Charles A. "Chuck" Raube, 82, of Pontiac, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Pontiac Healthcare & Rehab in Pontiac. Cremation rites will be accorded. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Chuck was born February 22, 1934 in rural Pontiac, IL, son of George and Florence (Johns) Raube. He married Darlene Bammann in 1954. He later married Shelby J. Brooks on December 16, 1971 in Kankakee, IL. She survives in Pontiac, IL. Also surviving are his children, Tom (Nancy) Raube of Pontiac, IL, John (Beth) Raube of McKinney, TX, Geoff (Julie Freed) of Normal, IL, and Chris Raube of Aberdeen, NC; step-children, Malinda (Joe) Valeu of Shirley, IL, Bob Brooks of Normal, IL, Russell (Michelle) Brooks of Olney, IL, and Scott (Michelle) Brooks of Mt. Carmel, IL; sister, Shirley (Bob) Vertrees of Hudson, IL; brothers, George (DeeDee) Raube of Pontiac, IL and William (Peg) Raube of Pontiac, IL; grandchildren, Zack and Luke Raube, Dan, Jack, and Lauren Raube, Cody and Paige Raube, Kristin (Shane) Handley, Dillon, Tim, And Travis Raube, Taryn Fortner, Nicholas (Kate) Fortner, Gina, Casie, and Ransom Brooks; and 13 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Donald Raube; one son, Tim Raube; one grandson, Dustin Fortner; and his best friend, his beloved dog, Dakota. Chuck was a graduate of Pontiac Township High School, Class of 1953. He was a farmer, Teamster, and took much pride in his work as the Pontiac Township Road Commissioner for over 20 years. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the Pontiac Elks and past Exalted Ruler. Chuck was a very outgoing and charismatic person who enjoyed being around people. He greatly enjoyed fishing and boating and a good vodka martini. He was very fond of the staff at Pontiac Healthcare and Rehab. His family will miss him dearly. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry or the Livingston County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.