Richard L. Rouse, 69, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the Lena Living Center after a long illness. He was born on July 8, 1946 to Walter and Lucille (Loomis) Rouse in Freeport, IL. He graduated from Shannon High School in 1964. He married his wife, Dorothy Feiler on July 13, 1965. Richard worked at Micro Switch from 1965-1968 then was employed at Kelly Springfield until his retirement in 2002.

Richard was a member of the Lena United Methodist Church and the Lena Golf Club. He enjoyed golfing and bowling and was on the Kelly Springfield Golf and bowling leagues.

Richard is survived by his wife Dorothy of Lena; Daughter, Robin L. Montgomery ( Dana Wybourn) of Lena, grandchildren: Amber and Sarah Rouse of Florida, Saebra and Jade Rouse of California, Cheri (Eirk) Hirneisen of Lena, Matthew Stampfli of Lena, Brett and Brittany Rowley Monroe,WI and Michael Brown of Monroe, WI; four great grandchildren, two sisters, Cindy (Randy) Schubert of Lena, and Donna Rouse of Minnesota, one brother Roger Rouse of Oklahoma and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sons: Richard L. Rouse, Jr., and William C. Rouse, his parents, two sisters, Ruth Hillie and Thelma English, two brothers, Russell Rouse and Walter Robert Rouse.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Leamon Funeral Home in Lena.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the Leamon Funeral Home.

Officiating will be Pastor Brian LeBaron.

Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in his name.

The family would like to thank Dr. Tawfik, FHN, and the Lena Living Center and all of their staff for the care they gave Richard.