Douglas Rauber

Douglas Lane Rauber, 71, Lakeview Heights MO died November 5, 2007 at home. Doug was born August 19, 1936 in Kansas City, MO. He worked in the mailroom at the Kansas City Star for 18 years, and for Jack Cooper Transport as a trucker driver for 23 years. He retired in 1999 at his home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Doug was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union 41. He was also a member of the East Gate Masonic Lodge 630 for over 30 years. He served as Past Worthy Patron of Eastern Star, Past Advisor of True Kindred, Past Grand Advisor for the State of Missouri of the True Kindred. He was a member of Emerson Baptist Church and received his Ordination as a Deacon in 2006. Doug was a U.S. Marine from 1953-1955. He is proceeded in death by parents and daughter, Candy. Survivors include: wife of 52 years, Mayan Green Rauber; daughters & sons in law, Maurena & Greg DeJanes, Pleasant Valley, MO, Vickie & Reg Cordry, Leawood, KS, Jean & Jeff Buckley, Raymore, MO, Mary Ann & Tony Armstrong, Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Ross DeJanes, Nicole DeJanes, Jamie Santomasso, Matt and Liz Santomasso, Jason and Francina Buckley, Erica Armstrong, Katelyn Ramsey; great grandchildren: Hayden Santomasso, Jessica Buckley, Angelina Buckley, Hailey Armstrong; brothers & sister in law: John & Judy Rauber, Holiday Island, AR, Alan Rauber, Tightwad, MO; and best friend, Gizmo. A private family service was held Saturday, November 10th. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City, 9237 Ward Parkway, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO 64114 (www.crossroadshospice.com).