Robert R. Raab, 75, of U. Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

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Robert R. Raab (1951 – 2026)

Robert R. Raab, 75, of Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s.Ā Born in Quakertown on May 23, 1951, he was the son of the late William Henry and Mabel Mae (Miller) Raab. Robert served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.Ā For many years, Robert worked as a dedicated heavy equipment operator for the Operating Engineers Local 825 in Springfield, N.J., until his well-deserved retirement. Outside of his work, he possessed a lifelong passion and enthusiasm for trains.

SURVIVORS

He will be deeply missed by his loving family, including his children: Shannon L. Owens and her husband, Paul Jr. of Quakertown, Troy S. Raab of Coopersburg; siblings: Richard Raab and his wife, Barbara, of Bath, Beverly Ruppert and her husband, Clarence Jr., of Breinigsville, Cindy Schaffer and her husband, David, of Coopersburg, Patricia Raab of Coopersburg; grandchildren: Camara, Cassidy, Paul III, William and Autumn.

SERVICES

In accordance with Robert’s wishes, there will be no formal services. Arrangements are under the care of the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.Ā To share an expression of sympathy or a fond memory with the family, please visit Heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert’s name to: VFW Post 2124, 1110 S. Front St., Allentown, PA 18103.