Ernest Ludwig Rauber Jr., 84, husband of Linda Cusack Rauber, died Thursday, April 3, 2014, at his home.
Born May 13, 1929, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Ernest Ludwig Rauber Sr. and Louise Copeland Rauber. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church.
Survivors besides his wife of Manning include a son, Erich Rauber of Charleston; a daughter, Ericha R. (Gene) Floyd of Manning; two grandchildren, Riley and Copeland Floyd; a sister, Barbara (Harrell) Graham of Rock Hill; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Wright Turbeville officiating, assisted by the Rev. Carl Ritter. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, c/o Gayle Boykin, 1119 Newman Circle, Summerton, SC 29148; or to Agapé Hospice, 5 S. Mill St., Manning, SC 29102.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179.