R. David Rauh, Jr. ’65 died on August 13, 2026, in Lexington, Massachusetts.

(The following was provided by the Burke Funeral Homes on August 13, 2026:)

R David Rauh died on August 13th after grappling with a number of illnesses, always with good spirits. He spoke fondly of his childhood summers in Maine, and winter vacations with his grandparents in Florida. David graduated from Andover High School, Class of 1961, where he earned the Harvard Book Prize. He attended Bowdoin College, Class of 1965, and was a member of Delta Sigma. David earned his PhD in chemistry at Princeton, and went on to a long and successful career at EIC Laboratories, from which he retired as president in 2012. He authored over one hundred scholarly publications, and many research grants in applied chemistry and advanced materials, as well as mentoring a number of young scientists. In addition to David’s love of science, he had a quick wit, was widely read, played the guitar, and correctly answered most “Jeopardy” questions. He was a very caring and gentle person who was dedicated to his wife, Roberta, and son, Joshua. David was especially proud of his son, who also won the Harvard Book Prize thirty years later at The Roxbury Latin School.

David is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Roberta, his son, Joshua (Viki), his adored granddaughters, Samantha and Lydia, (and their mother, Carolyn Carlson), niece, Tracey Rauh, nephew, Nicholas Rauh, and many friends who appreciated both his intellect and kind demeanor. He was predeceased by his parents, Bob and Agnes (Geris) Rauh, and his half-brother, Herb Rauh.