Darwin L. Rouillard 1962 - 2017

ROUILLARD, DENNEY, JAMES

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/21/2017 at 15:02:50

Sioux city Journal
10 August 2017

Darwin L. Rouillard of Santee, formerly of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Hospice House in Yankton, S.D.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Oyate Community Center in Santee. Visitation will begin today and will continue until service time Saturday at the community center.

Darwin was born on Jan. 30, 1962, to the proud parents of Delbert Rouillard and Mary Ann Denney-Cassens. He was the first born of three children. Darwin received his general education diploma through Woodbury County.

Darwin married Lisa James on Sept. 7, 1984. To this union three children were born, Lance, David and Jessica Rouillard. Darwin worked many jobs in his life time. He worked for Elkhorn Construction, helping build bridges. He also worked at Dryco Roofing for seven years. His most passionate job was being a drug counselor. He loved helping people as much as he possibly could. Darwin lived in Sioux City most of his life until recently, when he moved to Santee with his wife, Lisa.

Darwin's second love of his life were his grandchildren. He tried to do as much as possible with them as he could. He was always a children person. He had many grandchildren, not just his immediate grandchildren. His love for them knew no bounds.

Darwin leaves behind his wife, Lisa; his children, Lance Rouillard, David (Sarah) Rouuillard, and Jessica Rouillard; his mother, Mary Ann (Jim) Cassens; a sister, Dana (Jason) Huilt; an uncles, Milton (Chris) Rouillard; and his grandchildren, Nevaeh, Dakotah, Audrina, Aiyana, Vanessa, Alexandria, Hazen, Lance Jr., and Jace.

He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert; a sister, Darla; a niece, Heather Rouillard; and many aunts he loved dearly.