Richard "Dick" Rouse, 84, of Benton passed away Tuesday evening November 24, 2020 in Benton.
Mr. Rouse was born in Libertyville, IL on June 9, 1936, the son of Harry & Constance (Rollins) Rouse.
Richard married Linda K. Higgerson on February 14, 1981.
Mr. Rouse was an Army Veteran. He worked for several Coal Companies as a Mining Engineer. He loved the outdoors hunting & fishing. He enjoyed substitute teaching.
Mr. Rouse is survived by his:
Wife: Linda K. Rouse of Benton
3 Children:
Orrie Rouse & wife Betty of Energy
Donna Yeske & husband Gary of Witt, IL
John Rouse & wife Lucinda of Nashville, TN
4 Step-Children:
Melissa Moore & husband Steven of Benton
Joey Smith of Benton
Amy Greenwood & husband Travis of Benton
J.B. Wilcox of White PLains, KY
10 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
1 Brother: Jim Rouse & wife Julie of Atlanta, GA
Mr. Rouse was preceded in death by his Parents.
Celebration of Life services will be announced at a future date.
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