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Charles Rouse Obituary
born October 19, 1947 to Donald and Loretta [Schuler] Rouse in Waterloo, IA, passed away on November 6, 2011 at the age of 64. Charles, worked in the Sales Dept. for Berge Ford for 20 years before retiring and served in the U.S. Air Force. Charles is survived by his daughters Traci Rudolph and Sonja May; sister Sharon Sharar; grandchildren Ashley and Andrameral Bledsoe, Savannah Rudolph and Ryan May; great grandsons Daynon, Corbin, Antonio and Rakeem; niece Lorrie Rouse; great nieces and nephews; Barbara Reck, the mother of his children, who he married in 1965 and later divorced and a very dear friend Jerry Deetz. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and a niece Shelly Rouse. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 10th from 6 - 8pm with a funeral on Saturday, November 12 at 11:00 am at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ. Please visit www.mariposagardens.com to leave condolences. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens (480) 830-4422
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sam quick
November 12, 2011
Chuck was a childhood friend and highschool buddy of my husband Sam. They spent so many weekends together growing up in Waterloo Iowa when Sam lived on Washington street and he has so many stories to tell. He was deeply grieved by Chucks passing and so grateful they got to talk a year ago thanks to his grandaughter connecting with us. I knew Chuck only briefly as a great athlete in high school but as per the wonderful photos you have shared we can see that his greatest gift of love and friendship continued to expand throughout his lifetime to family and others who were also fortunate to meet him. Our condolences to all. Sincerely Judy and Sam Quick
Staci Lyon
November 11, 2011
I met Chuck in 1995. I am honored to have met such a loving man. Chuck gave his two daughters love & support at all levels. As a witness of his special fatherly love I experienced something that I had never been raised with; true unconditional love.
I have to say my most favorite memories of Chuck were each unforgettable time seeing him with his granddaughters. The anticipated excitement Ashley & Savannah showed each time they were on their way to see their Papa was such a joyful experience for me. The look in Chucks eyes when the girls would run to him with open arms for that big Papa squeeze and their laughter makes me smile today. I can still see his big smile as he would hold his little girls tight. I was always thankful for his sweet message of appreciation for keeping his girls safe when he would pat me on my shoulder as we got to know each other.
I will always be greatful for my favorite Ford Truck that he had specially picked & sold to me. That Truck was my new freedom to a new deserved life. I cried when I traded her in last year; she was so special to me for all our road trips & memories made, because of a man I highly respected.
RIP Chuck,
Love Staci
Jack Webber
November 10, 2011
So very sad to hear of Chuck's passing. He was a great friend and a big part of my life in Las Vegas. Margo and I will miss him dearly and remember him forever.
John Pena
November 10, 2011
Chuck and I worked together at Fiesta Lincoln Mercury in Mesa for almost twenty years. He was one of the best salesmen that I ever worked with. He treated each customer as a friend and appreciated them all. He was straight forward, honest and never found it necessary to lie to someone. These qualities brought him repeat customers year after year. He loved his wife, his children, his grandchildren and his great grandbabies. We loved him for the wonderful, warm, smiling friend that he was to so many of us.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Becky Howlett
November 10, 2011
Will always remember Chuck as a kind and thoughtful cousin. Remember him saying if it's your first visit to a restaurant, order the tenderloin ... can tell a lot about how it's fixed ... and I do. My daughter Kate still talks how he made her feel special when she'd eat lunch with Grandma Grace at the restaurant he managaged in Evansdale, IA. So sorry for your loss, but it's a comfort to know how much he means to other people.
Sonja May
November 10, 2011
Daddy, we are all here to celebrate how much we love and cherish the person you are and helped us all become. I am going to think of you every day and look for you everywhere! I LOVE YOU!
lorrie rouse
November 10, 2011
I will miss him dearly,he was a great inspiration in my life,was always there when I needed to talk.he always said my mother was his world,he had been fighting his illness for along time,but we never excpected that he would go home to the lord so soon,thanks to everyone who is here at this time of loss.
November 9, 2011
Very sorry to hear about Chuck and you have my deepest condolences. Chuck and I went to grade school at Scared Heart and then on to high school at Columbus. My memory was that wonderful smile and the ability to make you laugh. Marge Vollenweider Everett
Marge Vollenweider Everett
November 9, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Gary Derifield
November 9, 2011
Very Sorry to hear about chuck haven't seen him in many years but,was an old friend from Waterloo. Condolences to the Family
Gary Derifield
November 9, 2011
Our deepest condolences. Hadn't had a chance to catch up with Chuck the last few years. He was a great guy and will surely be missed.
Dick & Vickie Hornbuckle
November 9, 2011
Sorry for your loss. I remember Chuck as always smiling.He had a good sence of humor. I was thinking today of our vacations in Vegas and Reno. he will be missed. I wish I was there to give you a hug Sharon.My sympathy to his daughters and grandchildren. Love and peace in the Lord, Karen Buchanan
November 9, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Rouse family.
Columbus High School Alumni
Waterloo, IA
November 9, 2011
Sharon, you have my deepest condolences. I know how very much your brother meant to you. Waiting at home with open arms and a big hug for you. Love ya.
Doris & Jerry
Dennis Leffner
November 9, 2011
Dear Traci and Sonja, I would like to express my condolences to the both of you and your families on the passing of your father and my friend of 37 years. The world has lost a fine gentleman and caring individual who will be missed everyday by all who called him a friend. Memories of your father will always be in my thoughts and in my prayers. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in your time of grief. Love Uncle Dennis
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