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David Rouse Obituary
September 14, 1953 - January 10, 2025
David Joe Rouse, 71, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family, January 10, 2025. According to his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be a private family service. His final resting place will be Rock Island Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Rock Island County Animal Shelter.
Dave was born in Rock Island, Ill., on September 14, 1953 to Ethel Pearl Rouse. He graduated from Rock Island High School. Dave worked for Case IH and was a member of Local UAW 1304. He retired from Case after 31 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Rock Island and the Moose Lodge.
Dave was an excellent cook and enjoyed playing cards. Dave loved dogs and we know Scrappy and Buddy Joe were excited to welcome him home to heaven.
He is survived by his wife, Lynne; son, Brent (Kelly) Rouse, Bettendorf, Iowa; stepdaughters, Sarah (Scott) Roberts, Shorewood, Ill., Elizabeth (Jason) Brown, Bettendorf, Iowa; and grandchildren, Mallory and Hayley Bowling, Leighton Burke, Savanah Rouse, Luke Brown and Emma, William and Annie Roberts; cousin, Joyce Desmet, Lake Placid, Fla.; and last but not least his puppy, Teddy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Shug (Herman) Frye.
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Luke Brown
January 23, 2025
I'm sorry for your loss, He was a good man, not just to Lynne and me.
Gregory Beale
January 21, 2025
New David back in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It was an up and down kind of friendship. But he was a kind man. And his son was a great kid. So sorry for his lose. Would like to talk to his son, about what happened to David. Maybe he can come by the shop sometime. Here's my shop number if you want to call, 563-322-7576 Again sorry about your lose. Greg
Deb Trout
January 17, 2025
So sorry to hear this. I enjoyed working with both of you. Dave was so easy going.
Randall Dugan Porter and wife Robin
January 16, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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