Emily (Dau) Rahe, age 90, of Cincinnati, formerly of Aurora, IN, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Emily was the dear wife of Cecil for 66 years, beloved mother of Eric Rahe (Shelley), Philadelphia, PA, Leanne Rahe Montgomery, Cincinnati, grandmother of dear grandchildren Alexandra Lindsay (Robert), Grace Montgomery (Reed Benjamin), Daniel Montgomery, step-grandchildren Connor and Ethan Herring, and great-grandchild Marietta Lindsay. She is also survived by her sister, Helen Brauer, Aurora, IN, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. William H.J. and Helena Dau, her brothers William and Luther Dau, and son-in-law Christian Montgomery. Emily was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, a 30-year medical librarian at Merrell Dow and a lifetime member of the Lutheran church. She will be missed for her devotion to her family and friends, her cat Kitty, a wry sense of humor and her desire for a fairer and more compassionate world.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 9:30 – 11:00 am at Messiah Lutheran Church, 10416 Bossi Lane, Cin. OH. 45218 , followed by 11 a.m. funeral services at the church. Committal service with the family will be held at River View Cemetery, Aurora, IN. Memorials are suggested to Lutheran World Relief or Messiah Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be offered at www.rullmans.com