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Walter Rouse Obituary
Walter R. Rouse, 86, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was the son of the late Ebbie and Marion Rouse.
Walter was a retired veteran of the Virginia Army National Guard and he retired from NSCW Dahlgren.
Walter leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 58 years, Carol; children, Cheryl, Kelly, and Rick; sister, Sue Haynes; brothers, Jack (Freida) and Roger (Susan); four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David; and brother, William.
A service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home chapel. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com.
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Jamie from FAP
March 6, 2025
I am so sorry to hear the Walter has passed away. He was such a sweet man.
He will be missed
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8
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Covenant Funeral Service - Fredericksburg
10830 Patriot Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Mar
8
Service
10:00 a.m.
Covenant Funeral Service - Fredericksburg
10830 Patriot Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Mar
8
Interment
11:00 a.m.
Sunset Memorial Gardens
3702 Loren Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
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Covenant Funeral Service - Fredericksburg10830 Patriot Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
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