Ernest William

Rauls Jr.

Ernest William Rauls Jr. son of the late Olive Breazele Rauls and Ernest Rauls was born in Marquand, Missouri, on September 21, 1933. He departed this life at Jefferson Barracks Veteran's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 23, 2014, at the age of 81.

On November 26, 1965 in Cahokia, Illinois, Ernest was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Brooks and to this union three children were born. She preceded him in death on September 3, 2009. Ernest was a Veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the IBEW Local #1 and the Teamster's. He enjoyed building things such as a cabin and rope swings. Ernest was the family videographer, he loved recording all the family gatherings. He also enjoyed collecting guns.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one sister, Dorothy (Rauls) Hassler.

Ernest is survived by two sons, Jimmy Rauls and wife Andrea of St. Louis, Missouri, Patrick Rauls and wife Jamie of Troy, Illinois, one daughter, Mary Kay Guelbert of Arnold, Missouri, five grandchildren, Sarah, Matt, Bridget, Mackenzie and William, and one brother, Dewey Rauls of St. Louis, Missouri. Ernest will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Monday, October 27th 11 AM

Funeral services follow at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Daniel Kitinoja

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Jimmy Rauls, Patrick Rauls, Jeff Dobbs, Dave Dobbs, Matt Guelbert, Robert Amos and Brian Gastineau.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri