Ricky Eugene Rouse, 57, of Welch, Okla,, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his home, after a sudden illness. He was born April 18, 1959 in Pittsburg, Kans. to Merle E. Rouse and Reba (Baker) Rouse.
Rick graduated from Liberal R-2 schools. He then attended the University of Missouri in Columbia where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Animal Husbandry. Rick put his knowledge to work and enjoyed years of employment with the Neill Cattle Co. in Welch and the Parsons Feedlot in Parsons, Kans.
Rick was married to Glenda Gamble, the love of his life. He was a member of the Welch Christian Church. He enjoyed cattle, reading, sports, music, and drinking coffee with his buddies. He loved his family, and his grandkids were his greatest joy. He will be dearly missed by his constant, beloved, companion, Bella.
He is preceded in death by his father, one nephew, and one niece.
Rick is survived by his wife, Glenda, of the home; one son, Doug Gamble and wife Sheila of Lawton, Okla.; his mother, Reba Rouse of Liberal, Missouri; three sisters, Cathy Williams and husband John of Liberal, Missouri, Elaine Castagno and husband Leroy of Pittsburg, Kans., and Nancy Dickey of Liberal, Missouri; grandchildren Ethan, Daisy, Gracie, Ben, and Lidia Gamble; brother in law, Herbie Gamble of Welch, Okla, and sister in law Dee Ann Carver of Bokoshe, Okla.; along with several nephews and nieces.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the Welch Christian Church. A visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service. Ministers David Scott and Doug Gamble will officiate. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in the Liberal City Cemetery in Liberal, Missouri. Pallbearers will be Herbie Gamble, John Williams, Leroy Castagno, Larry Fast, John Kelsey, Tim Braker, and Roger Marti.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Welch Christian Church in memory of Rick.
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