Russell L Rouch's Obituary
Russell L. Rouch of Tavares, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the age of 82 years. He was born in Crystal Lake, Ohio to Wayne W. and Marie Rouch, who preceded him in death. Russ proudly served his country in the US Air Force. After his service he went to work for the State of Ohio as an Auditor. He retired only to return to work for an additional four years, retiring once again with 35 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion in Ohio. He and his wife, Lucille, moved to Tavares from Reynoldsburg, Ohio in December 2001. Russ was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church in Eustis. He was an avid Golfer. Russ is remembered and will be dearly missed by his wife of 59 years, Lucille; sons, Christopher Vernon (Amanda) Rouch of Middletown, Ohio and Gregory Wayne Rouch (Lisa) of Obetz, Ohio; daughters, Teresa Lucille (Michael) Kozanecki of Yalaha, Florida and Jill Marie (Steve) Burch of Pickerington, Ohio; brothers, Jerry Rouch of Fairborn, Ohio and Ronald (Colleen) Rouch of Medway, Ohio; sister, June Gersbacher of Beaver Creek, Ohio; brother-in-law, Jim McCann of Medway; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family ask, that donations be made to the American Heart Association in Russell's name. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared on the tribute wall.
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