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1936
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2024
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Erma Roush Obituary
ERMA JEAN ROUSH, 87, of Enon, passed away in her home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday afternoon, August 30, 2024. She was born in Springfield on December 2, 1936, the daughter of the late Davis Erritt and Jessie (Pence) Draper. Erma retired from Wallace & Turner Insurance following over 25 years of dedicated service. Following her retirement, she worked at the Elks Lodge (later Buckeye Sports Lodge). Erma volunteered as a medic with Rescue 95 and Mercy Medical Center, counseling patients as a 40-year breast cancer survivor. She and her husband, Jim, were members of several fraternal organizations. She was an award-winning pie baker at the Clark County Fair, loved gambling, bowling, family gatherings, and was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeye fan. Erma is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jimmie E. Roush; their children, Deborah (James) Dooley, Rebecca ( Charles) McAnespie and David (Angel) Roush; grandchildren, Bryan (Rickee) Dooley, Kristopher (Jessica) Dooley , Dustin Dooley, Seth (Annie) McAnespie, Rachel McAnespie, Erin McAnespie, Joshua Roush, Arika Roush, Hannah Primm, and Hayley Roush; great grandchildren, Sydnee, Ella, Leonidas, Eliza, and Hunter; her loving fur companion, Betty Lou; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Eileen Fry, Sherman Edward "Bus" Draper, Charles "Johnny" Draper, Rose "Dot" Patton, Robert "Bobby" Draper, Jane Marsh, Mary Haney, and Paul "Mike" Draper. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. Erma's funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.littletonandrue.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Tony and Mary Cutlip
September 3, 2024
Jim and family so sorry to hear about Erma she was a great lady. Thoughts and prayers
kathy harding
September 3, 2024
Erma was such a sweet lady. Bruce and I miss her at the Buckeye Lodge after it close. You will be miss Erma. My thoughts and prayers to the family
Kathy and Bruce Harding.
Judy Lewis
September 3, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Pray you find comfort in family, friends, and memories.
Judy Lewis
September 3, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Erma at Wallace and Turner then at Buckeye Sports Lodge. She was a dedicated and hard worker.
Judy Lewis
September 3, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Erma at Wallace and Turner and at Buckeye Sports Lodge. She was dedicated and hard worker.
barb mcblane
September 3, 2024
so sorry for your loss i am dot james daughter and remember many GREAT family reunions we had every year and your family was a great part of the family fun please tell everyone how sorry we are she was a wonderful part of our reunions our condolences to all of you!
Patti Keechle
September 3, 2024
To Jim and the entire family, I am so sorry to hear of Erma's passing she was one of the good ones. Worked with her at WT for many years. Prayers to all of you in this time of grief. Patti & John Keechle
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6
Memorial Gathering
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory830 N Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503-3610
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10:30 a.m.
Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory830 N Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503-3610
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