Flora H. Rauer, MD
Date of Notice: Tuesday Jan. 23, 2012
Dr. Flora H. (Halin) Rauer , age 89, of Brigantine, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Saturday January 21st at Clare Estates , Bordentown, NJ. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, then Temple University Medical School in 1949. In Philadelphia, Dr. Rauer was affiliated with Frankford Hospital, then later became the Director of the Family Practice Residency Training Program at Northeastern Hospital. She semi-retired in 1990 after moving to Brigantine, NJ, where she practiced family medicine.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, she was also a recipient of the Legion of Honor award and served on the boards of many local organizations. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Lester Rauer in 1991.
Flora is survived by her two children Carolyn R. Stein and her husband Michael, and Kenneth H. Rauer; a sister Roslyn Brahen of Brigantine, and two granddaughters Jenni Rose Stein and Laura Beth Stein.
Memorial gathering and service will be held from 10:00 am until the times of services at 10:30 am Wednesday January 25th at the Huber-Moore Funeral Home, 517 Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown, NJ 08505.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
DR. Flora Rauer, Medicine Woman:
I can honestly say from the very first time I met Flo my life was never the same. I continue to grow and draw from our times together. Her example of how she lived and loved.She was the embodiment of generousity, kindness and hope.
Her brillance of mind and Beauty, her smiling face and air of confidence drew people to her like a magnet. She was a pillar of the community and a advocate of the sick and poor in spirit.
She was so dedicated to healing people and making this world a better place. She touch so many lives. Did she know? could she possible know? She was so humble.
I remember I came over with the the sheet music for the song Save the Best for Last by Vanessa Williams she had never heard the song before. She sat @ her baby grand and began to play it like it was her favorite song.She played it for me often and I sang the words for her. We had many good times in her refuge by the sea Ken Ken, Flo and I. I used to love to knock on her door knowing she would open it with that welcoming smile and be wearing her white coat with her name embroiderd on it. Always dressed like a Lady! How I loved her for that. Hello Barbie Dear. Could she have possible known how much I needed to hear that. I thank God that I had the priveledge of knowing her and I will never forget her. Rest in peace my angel till we meet again.