Walter M. Rouse

ROUSE, CONRY

Posted By: Kathy Zobeck (email)
Date: 12/10/2008 at 08:53:39

Walter M. Rouse, 93 of 2005 “H” Street, Iowa City died Monday, December 8, 2008, at the Greenwood Manor Care Center in Iowa City.

Family services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made in Walter’s memory to Iowa City Hospice. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com.

Walter was born January 9, 1915, in Boone, Iowa the son of Martin and Margaret (Conry) Rouse. Following graduation from Iowa City City High School he attended the State University of Iowa. He was united in marriage to Volivia Huber on December 25, 1937, here in Iowa City. During WWII, Walter served his country in the United States Navy. Following military service he returned to Iowa City where he worked for Lafferty Paint until becoming self-employed as a painter. He later worked for the University of Iowa in the paint and glass shop, retiring in 1966.

His family includes a son, Walter M. Rouse Jr. “Mike” of Waukesha, WI; daughter, Sharon Shapcott of Iowa City; 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth Fry, Christina Bogust, Walter Michael Rouse III, and Sean Rouse; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.