Richard Donald Raulet

Rich worked at IBM for 34 years and made many lifelong friends during this time. He loved watching sports, coaching his son’s soccer team, and playing softball, pool, and bowling with friends. He also enjoyed taking his Harley for a ride on the weekends. During his retirement, Rich played golf, took trips, and enjoyed life. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather and loved spending time with family and friends. He had an amazing sense of humor and loved to laugh. Rich was such a fun guy to be around. He was “Pop Pop” to his granddaughters and especially loved their “Fun Fridays” together, which always included an ice cream sundae.

Rich is preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy Raulet; brother-in-law, Charlie Bellina; and nephew, Chaz Bellina. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Lynn Raulet; son, Patrick Raulet; daughter, Allyson (Ryan) Barnhart; granddaughters, Madyson and Elyse; sister, Nancy Bellina; and niece, Jessica Bellina (Joseph Fleming).

A memorial service to celebrate Rich’s life will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Apex Funeral Home. Family will receive friends and guests prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A private burial service will follow on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

The Raulet family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at WakeMed Raleigh for the compassionate care Rich received. In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be donated to WakeMed Foundation.

Fond memories and expressions of condolences for the Raulet family can be shared online at apexfuneral.net.