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John "Bud" Rousey of Eugene died March 3 of age-related causes. He was 87.
A graveside service is planned for a later date.
He was born Jan. 31, 1922, in Bloomington, Ill., to Clarance and Theresa De Moss Rousey. He married Jean Orvetta Zifka on Nov. 25, 1939. She died on Aug. 30, 2008, after 68 years of marriage.
After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later worked as a contractor.
Survivors include one son, David Rousey Sr. of Eugene; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
A daughter; Sharon Rousey, and a son, Ronald, died previously.
Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary, Eugene.
The Register-Guard newspaper Eugene, Lane County, Oregon Family Tributes
John Rousey 1922-2009
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park for John & Jean Rousey.
1922 |
January 31, 1922
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Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, United States
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1941 |
June 11, 1941
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Marinette, Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States
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1948 |
September 15, 1948
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Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, United States
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2009 |
March 2, 2009
Age 87
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Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, United States
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Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, United States
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