Donald R. Rouse Obituary (1936

Donald R. "Don" Rouse, 87, of Le Roy, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at home. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2023, at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home in Le Roy. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. also at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Le Roy Emergency Ambulance Service or Le Roy Fire Dept. Don was born April 17, 1936, a son of Frank R. and Mable G. (Gray) Rouse. He married Wilma Jean Barton on July 25, 1958, in Le Roy, IL. She survives. He is also survived by his brother, William H. "Bill" Rouse. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Frank D. and Charles W. Rouse. Don was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp from 1953-1961. He was a member of the Le Roy Christian Church, Masonic Lodge life member, American Legion life member, V.F.W. life member, and NRA life member. Don worked as an Illinois State Trooper for 30 years. He then worked for Growmark flying planes for a few years before going to work for McLaughlin-Dooley Farms where he finally retired after many years. After work was done, Don could always be seen on his motorcycle riding around town. He was a loving husband, brother and devoted friend who will be deeply missed.