Elwin (Pete) Eugene Rouse, age 76, went to be in Heaven on August 29, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Pete was born on May 16, 1938 in Kirksville, Missouri to the late Clarence and Annie (Sparks) Rouse. He worked at the Inverness Middle School for 15 years as a custodian. Elwin was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, sport shooting, motorcycling, bicycling, yard work, caring for rose bushes and his horses. He also enjoyed grilling out with family. Pete enjoyed training and spoiling his Chihuahua, Sandy. He liked to play his guitar, harmonica and make a train whistle sound that his grandchildren loved. He liked to travel with his wife and exploring new things. His family says he was a loving, caring and tender hearted husband, father and (great) grandfather that loved spending time with his (great) grandchildren. He loved to play outside with his grandchildren, having adventures with them. He treated everyone like he wanted to be treated and made you feel loved and part of the family. He loved his family unconditionally and believed in his Heavenly Father. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 56 years, Mary Rouse; son Daniel (wife-Julie) Rouse and Allen (wife Colleen) Rouse, all of Floral City; daughter Cynthia (husband-Edward) Pusey, of Inverness, nine grandchildren; Clinton, Natasha (husband-Stanley), Jackie (husband Dave), Jesse, Cody, Christine, Cheyanne, Andy, and Shanny and six great-grandchildren; Carmyn, Trysta, Cassydie, Justin, Trynidie, and Autumn. He is also survived by brothers Jay, June and Charles Rouse and a sister Mona Ramsey. He was preceded in death by brothers Nova and Bert Rouse and sisters Eva Wilson and Ruby Peterson. Private cremation arrangements are under the care of Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness. The family will host a memorial service on Saturday, September 6 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at Danny’s residence.
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