Joseph Francis Rau

1871 - 1926  (54 years)

• Name	Joseph Francis Rau
  Born	20 Aug 1871	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206944839
  Residence	1881	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Roman Catholic
  Occupation	1891	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Student
  Residence	1891	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Roman Catholic
  Occupation	1901	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Manage Brewery
  Occupation	1911	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Manager - Brewery
  Residence	1911	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Roman Catholic
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-86799
  Died	9 Jun 1926	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Buried	Holy Family Roman Catholic Cemetery, New Hamburg, Region of Waterloo, Ontario
  Person ID	I86799	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Johannes "John" Rau,   b. CALC 2 May 1834, , Wuerttemberg, Germany ,   d. 17 Mar 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 46 years)
  Mother	Mary Emma Hartmann,   b. 24 Apr 1852, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 15 Jun 1917, New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, Ontario  (Age 65 years)
  Married	5 Jul 1870	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  Family ID	F22493	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  THE RAU BREWERY. To have been first is sometimes merely a sign of antiquity. It is so with the mummy whose lifeless body we view after the lapse of centuries. He is but a corpse. How vastly different with the business which, while its origin dates back a long period, yet still grows and flourishes, waxing stronger each year. Such a business is the Rau Brewery. It was founded in the early 50's by Sylvest-er Frank but has been in the Rau family most of the time since. From its founder it passed successively to Stephen Rau, to J. & J. Rau and then to the present proprietor, Jos. F. Rau. It has been under the present management since 1892 and it would seem that its celebrated Bavarian, Champagne, Export Lagers and Cream Porter grow more popular day by day. The firm undoubtedly enjoy an ever widening circle of patrons, a fact which is not a mere accident there are no trade accidents but which must be ascribed to the fine quality of the beer. Mr. Rau is a practical brewer himself and pays close attention to every detail of manufacture which accounts in a large measure for the uniform excellence of the Rau Lager. The plant is an extensive one, located at the east end of the town. Pure artesian water pumped by the firm's own plant is used and the strictest cleanliness is observed through-out. Epicures should ask for Rau's beer. They'll find it right. Mr. Rau is a public-spirited gentleman and is chairman of the Public School Board at the present time. Special Industrial souvenir number of New Hamburg: containing a comprehensive review of the natural advantages and resources of the village of New Hamburg, 1908, Berlin Daily News, Berlin, Ontario ______________ DEATH OF JOS. F. RAU Well Known Citizen of New Hamburg Passes Away In His 55th Year. It is with keen regret that the townspeople learned on Wednesday morning that Mr. Joseph F. Ran, our genial postmaster, had passed away during the night. Although in was known to many of his friends that he was in poor health, his sudden death came as a great shock to all. He retired Tuesday night about 10.30 to his rooms at the Commercial Hotel and not arising at his usual hour the following morning Investigation revealed the sad fact that he was no more. Mr. Rau had heen taking medical treatments for the past three years and lately suffered with a weak heart. Although ill, Mr. Rau stuck to his duties as postmaster to the last. The late Mr. Rau was born in New Hamburg on August 20, 1871, a son of the late John and Mary Rau. He received his early training in the local school and then took a four years course in St. Kitchener. Upon Jerome's College his graduation from St. Jerome's College, he was professor of German at St. Michael's College, Toronto, for one year. He then entered Toronto University and after five years received his Degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1854. However instead of entering upon a professional career, it fell to his lot to continue the brewery business of his late father and uncle, John and Joseph Rau, which he later acquired and conducted successfully until 1916. He was appointed postmaster of the village in 1917 in succession to the late Jacob Laschinger, and had since been an efficient and obliging public servant. Throughout his life the late Mr. Rau took an active part in the affairs of the town. He was a councillor for several years and a member of the Public School Board for over twenty years and gave his assistance wherever he could for the welfare of the village. He was a member of the Library Board and president of the New Hamburg Ring Co. at the time of his death. A lover of true sport Mr. Rau took great interest in amateur sports and was an enthusiastic curler and bowler. He was a congenial companion and always showed a kindly spirit towards his fellowmen. A large circle of friends mourn his passing. The deceased was a faithful member of the R. C. church and a member of the Kitchener Knights of Columbus Lodge. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and former - Vice President of the South Waterloo Liberal-Conservative Association. Mr. Rau's father, the late John Rau, died in 1881 and an only sister also passed away at the age of 7 years. His mother died in 1917 and since the death of his mother he made his home at the Commercial Hotel where he passed away. The remains were taken to the home of his uncle, Mr. Joseph Hartman from where the funeral took place on Friday forenoon to the R. C. church and cemetery. Waterloo Chronicle, 17 Jun 1926, p. 1 _______________ Jos. R. Rau Called By Death Postmaster and Prominent Citizen Found Dead in Bed on Wednesday Morning. It was with keen regret that the townspeople learned on Wednesday morning that Mr. Joseph F. Rau, our genial postmaster, had passed away during the night. Although it was known to many of his friends that he was in poor health, his sudden death came as a great shock to all. He retired on Tuesday night about 10:30 to his rooms at the Commercial Hotel, and not arising at his usual hour the following morning, investigation revealed the sad fact that he was no more. Mr. Rau had been taking medical treatments for the past three years and lately suffered with a weak heart. Although ill, Mr. Rau stuck to his duties as postmaster to the last. The late Mr. Rau was born in New Hamburg on August 20th, 1871; a son of the late John and Mrs. Rau. He received his early training in the local school and then took a four years course in St. Jerome's College, Kitchener. Upon his graduation from St. Jerome's College, he was professor of German at St. Michael's College, Toronto, for one year. He then entered Toronto University and after five years received his degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1894. However, instead of entering upon a professional career, it fell to his lot to continue the brewery business of his late father and uncle, John and Joseph Rau, which he later acquired and conducted successfully until 1916. He was appointed postmaster of the village in 1917 in succession to the late Jacob Laschinger and had since been an efficient and obliging public servant. Throughout his life the last Mr. Rau took an active part in the affairs of the town. He was a Councilor for several years and a member of the Public School Board for over twenty years, and gave his assistance wherever he could for the welfare of the village. He was a member of the Library Board, and president of the New Hamburg Ring Co. at the time of his death. A lover of true sport, Mr. Rau took great interest in amateur sports and was an enthusiastic curler and bowler as long as his health permitted. He was a congenial companion and always showed a kindly spirit towards his fellowmen. A large circle of friends mourn his passing. The deceased was a faithful member of the Kitchener Knights of Columbus lodge. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and former Vice-President of the South Waterloo Liberal-Conservative Association. Mr. Rau's father, the late John Rau, died in 1881, and an only sister also passed away at the age of 7 years. His mother died in 1917 and since the death of his mother he made his home at the Commercial Hotel, where he passed away. The remains were taken to the home of his uncle, Mr. Joseph Hartman, from where the funeral will take place this forenoon to the R.C. Church and Cemetery. New Hamburg Independent Jun 11 1926 pg 5

  
  

• Sources

  [S307] Census - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - 1901, New Hamburg (Village) E-2 Page 1. [S251] Census - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - 1881, New Hamburg 1881 Page 40. [S1054] Census - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - 1911, p. 19;. [S699] Census - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - 1891, Section 1 Page 34. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. John Rau Born: Wurtemberg Germany Age: 37 Father: Stephen Rau Mother: Maria Rau Born: abt 1833 Spouse: Maria Hartmann Age: 21 born: New Hambury Waterloo Co. Father: Joseph Hartmann Mother: Anna Hartmann married 5 Jul 1870 married: Waterloo, New Hamburg

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 20 Aug 1871 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Roman Catholic - 1881 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Student - 1891 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Roman Catholic - 1891 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Manage Brewery - 1901 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Manager - Brewery - 1911 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Roman Catholic - 1911 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 9 Jun 1926 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Holy Family Roman Catholic Cemetery, New Hamburg, Region of Waterloo, Ontario  = Link to Google Earth