Richard
Richard Rouse
Richard B. ‘Rip’ Rouse of Otsego passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. Richard was born September 25, 1924 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clair and Frances (Wood) Rouse. He was a 1943 graduate of Otsego High School and served in the U. S. Army at the Battle of the Bulge during WW II. Rip was a member of Otsego Elks Lodge #1711 BPOE, a life member of VFW Post #3030 and former member of the Otsego Congregational Church. Rip was an electrician with Hammond Machinery for over 27 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, traveling, and doing yard work. After retirement, Rip and Marie spent several winters in Gulf Shores, AL.
On August 1, 1947, in Otsego, he married Marie H. Cooley, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Rex (Mary) Rouse of Otsego; a son-in-law, David Goff of Centreville; 3 grandchildren, Richard (Jessica) Rouse of FL, Tiffany Rouse of Otsego, Dave (Amy) Goff of Battle Creek; 3 great grandchildren, Dillon Goff, Jacob Goff and Sylvia Marie Rouse; a sister Rachel (Burton) Smith of Plainwell; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son ‘Ronnie’ Rouse in 1963, a daughter, Gail Goff in 2013; brother Fay in 2005 and a sister Barbara Cowles.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be announced in the spring.
Contributions in memory of Rip may be made to VFW Post #3030.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Phil Katie and Ben Neslund
January 21, 2014 at 5:54 am
Rex and Mary:
We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you at this time and always. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
January 21, 2014 at 7:02 am
Dear Rouse Family,
What a happy day in Heaven when Rip arrived! We know he has already made everyone laugh! May you find comfort knowing that your dad is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you! We love you!
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Dave and Deb TenBusschen
January 21, 2014 at 7:48 am
Rip – You are one of a kind. The years of memories we have shared with both you and Marie, will always make us smile. You took us under your wings, and treated us like your own children.
You will be loved and missed always. Dave & Deb
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doreen and bill swim
January 21, 2014 at 11:33 am
marie, awfully sorry, enjoyed rip at musrat lake ,,lots of fun..
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Randi Deneau
January 21, 2014 at 11:50 am
Rex I am so sorry about the loss of your dad, just remember all the memories you have of him through the years.
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Bob and Joyce Bloom
January 21, 2014 at 12:06 pm
Rex and Mary–We are so sadden to hear about Rip. He was a “one
of a kind” kind of guy. He was loved by so many and will be missed by everyone!. Our thoughts are with you and all of your family.
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Bob and Cindy (Miles) Town
January 21, 2014 at 4:03 pm
Our deepest sympathy to the Rouse family in learning of Rip’s passing. We so enjoyed having him and Marie at Miles Cove Campground over the years, they have been sorely missed. He will be fondly remembered for his great sense of humor and jokes he was always telling. There was never a dull moment when he was around. You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of a great guy!
Sending hugs across the miles to you……
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Ralph M Gates
January 21, 2014 at 9:11 pm
I had the honor and opportunity to work with Rip and Rex back in the eighties. Rip was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor.
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Ken Craft
January 22, 2014 at 11:43 am
Marie & Rex, Rip was a lasting impression, able to put a smile on those that were fortunate to meet him. And so sorry about the loss of Gail, we hadn’t heard about her passing.
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+Janet & Paul Carp;enter
January 22, 2014 at 3:14 pm
Dear Cousins. sincerest condolences on the passing of Rip. What
a storehouse of memories. Love and peace to all. Janet & Paul C
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connie and don
January 22, 2014 at 6:17 pm
Rex and family so sorry about your father may he rest in peace and may you rest knowing he is in a better place
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D. Johnson
January 23, 2014 at 6:47 pm
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your dear loved one. Take comfort in knowing that our heavenly creator, Jehovah, will soon remove all pain, sorrow, and death forever! Revelation 21:3,4. May this promise be of comfort as you gain the strength and inner peace to cope with the days ahead, knowing that Jehovah is by your side. Philippians 4:13.
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Carolyn Jordan
January 24, 2014 at 11:15 am
Rachel/Burt-my prayers for your entire family during this sad time and for the future that our precious Heavenly Father walk closely with each of you giving you comfort and His assurance of peace in your hearts and that He fill your memories with the tender and happy remembrances of Rip.
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On August 1, 1947, in Otsego, he married Marie H. Cooley, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Rex (Mary) Rouse of Otsego; a son-in-law, David Goff of Centreville; 3 grandchildren, Richard (Jessica) Rouse of FL, Tiffany Rouse of Otsego, Dave (Amy) Goff of Battle Creek; 3 great grandchildren, Dillon Goff, Jacob Goff and Sylvia Marie Rouse; a sister Rachel (Burton) Smith of Plainwell; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son ‘Ronnie’ Rouse in 1963, a daughter, Gail Goff in 2013; brother Fay in 2005 and a sister Barbara Cowles.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be announced in the spring.
Contributions in memory of Rip may be made to VFW Post #3030.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Richard Rouse
Condolence Messages
Phil Katie and Ben Neslund
January 21, 2014 at 5:54 am
Rex and Mary:
We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you at this time and always. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Reply
Tim and Marcia Quigley
January 21, 2014 at 7:02 am
Dear Rouse Family,
What a happy day in Heaven when Rip arrived! We know he has already made everyone laugh! May you find comfort knowing that your dad is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you! We love you!
Reply
Dave and Deb TenBusschen
January 21, 2014 at 7:48 am
Rip – You are one of a kind. The years of memories we have shared with both you and Marie, will always make us smile. You took us under your wings, and treated us like your own children.
You will be loved and missed always. Dave & Deb
Reply
doreen and bill swim
January 21, 2014 at 11:33 am
marie, awfully sorry, enjoyed rip at musrat lake ,,lots of fun..
Reply
Randi Deneau
January 21, 2014 at 11:50 am
Rex I am so sorry about the loss of your dad, just remember all the memories you have of him through the years.
Reply
Bob and Joyce Bloom
January 21, 2014 at 12:06 pm
Rex and Mary–We are so sadden to hear about Rip. He was a “one
of a kind” kind of guy. He was loved by so many and will be missed by everyone!. Our thoughts are with you and all of your family.
Reply
Bob and Cindy (Miles) Town
January 21, 2014 at 4:03 pm
Our deepest sympathy to the Rouse family in learning of Rip’s passing. We so enjoyed having him and Marie at Miles Cove Campground over the years, they have been sorely missed. He will be fondly remembered for his great sense of humor and jokes he was always telling. There was never a dull moment when he was around. You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of a great guy!
Sending hugs across the miles to you……
Reply
Ralph M Gates
January 21, 2014 at 9:11 pm
I had the honor and opportunity to work with Rip and Rex back in the eighties. Rip was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor.
Reply
Ken Craft
January 22, 2014 at 11:43 am
Marie & Rex, Rip was a lasting impression, able to put a smile on those that were fortunate to meet him. And so sorry about the loss of Gail, we hadn’t heard about her passing.
Reply
+Janet & Paul Carp;enter
January 22, 2014 at 3:14 pm
Dear Cousins. sincerest condolences on the passing of Rip. What
a storehouse of memories. Love and peace to all. Janet & Paul C
Reply
connie and don
January 22, 2014 at 6:17 pm
Rex and family so sorry about your father may he rest in peace and may you rest knowing he is in a better place
Reply
D. Johnson
January 23, 2014 at 6:47 pm
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your dear loved one. Take comfort in knowing that our heavenly creator, Jehovah, will soon remove all pain, sorrow, and death forever! Revelation 21:3,4. May this promise be of comfort as you gain the strength and inner peace to cope with the days ahead, knowing that Jehovah is by your side. Philippians 4:13.
Reply
Carolyn Jordan
January 24, 2014 at 11:15 am
Rachel/Burt-my prayers for your entire family during this sad time and for the future that our precious Heavenly Father walk closely with each of you giving you comfort and His assurance of peace in your hearts and that He fill your memories with the tender and happy remembrances of Rip.
Reply
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