Raus, William Arthur, 87, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2005, 9:30 PM. Born August 10, 1917 in Canton, OH. Mother Florence Hofner Raus, NY; father Mathew Edmund Raus, NY the youngest of three sons. George 1909 - 1994. Survived by nephew George Mathew Raus Jr and wife, Kathrine and child daughter, Marla; niece Sandra and husband Kevin & children, Lisa, Kevin and Christina. Brother Ed 93 nephew Joseph and niece Mimi. Big Bill Raus married Alma L. Camuso Raus, who passed away December 29, 1978. Beloved stepson Jimmy Camuso and Letha (Lee); stepdaughter-in-law of Camuso's Lounge, 1925 NE 45 St, Ft. Lauderdale. Jimmy passed away 11 years ago. Big Bill as he was known at Camuso's left many friends who will surely miss him, Tom, Teddy, Tobias, Robert Kerrigan, Caryl, Lee Kerrigan who passed last April and will be there to greet Bill, Tess, Bridgett, Ed, Barbie, Helen, Higgins, Sherri and Bob and so many others; as we will miss all that passed away before him; we raise a toast. Bill enlisted February 2, 1942 Syracuse, NY. WW II battles and campaigns - Bismark, Archipelago Luzon Ground Combat-Cook on warships decorations and citations Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Phillipines Liberation Ribbon w/bronze star, Honorable discharge from the military, Service to these United State of America Long Time Member of American Legion Post 142, Pompano Beach and stopped at Post 222 Oakland Park. In loving Memory - disposition cremation at Big Bill's request. A moment of silence & prayer at 4:00 PM Monday, May 23, 2005. I raise a beer to my friend and yours the honorable William Arthur Raus "Big Bill".