Walter Raupach died on August 6, 2025 at Armstrong Pleasant Valley Long Term care at the age of 89. He was born in Mannheim, Germany on May 26, 1936. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Renate, by his son Christian and his son Heinz-Dieter, Heinz-Dieter’s wife Bernadette and his grandchildren Siobhan, Stefan, Torsten, and Mairead, and his great-grandson Desmond.

Walter moved his family to Chilliwack, B.C. from Germany in 1974 and started Ivis Wood, a woodworking company. After selling the company in 1993, he worked as a Financial Advisor for Investor’s Group, until he retired in 2003.

He was passionate about classical music and opera and was a member of the Fraser Valley Symphony and the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra.

Her was a proud longtime member of the Chilliwack Rotary Club.

In his memory donations can be made to The Opera Kelowna Society, with whom his granddaughter Siobhan is involved with as an Opera Singer.

There will be a private family only ceremony to celebrate his life.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting pleasantvalleyfh.com