William Byron Rouse Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Byron Rouse of Albion, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William Byron left this world on December 9, 2024 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Byron Rouse to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl E. Philebaum and Naomi Philebaum (Case); his wife Lula Jeanette Harding; and his siblings, Ronald Philebaum, Elizabeth Sutton, Evelyn Hale, Glen Hale and Chauncey Philebaum.
He is survived by: his children, Jeffery Rouse (Maureen) of Tacoma, WA, Phyllis Rice (Harold) of Port Allen, LA, Paul Rouse of Fort Wayne, Dennis Rouse, Joseph Rouse of Fort Wayne and James Rouse of Columbia City; his stepchildren, Robert Addison (Marlene) of Columbia City and Jane Cole (Jack Meyer) of Albion; and his siblings, Helen Culbertson, Joyce Philebaum, Juanita Philebaum, Shirley Bartrum and Eugene Philebaum. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, December 16th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Smith & Sons Funeral Home (207 N Main St, Columbia City, IN 46725). A funeral service was held on Monday, December 16th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
