Lloyd Rouse

Lloyd Rouse, age 88, of O'Neill, passed away on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 17, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Center in Atkinson.

Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at the Assembly of God Church in O'Neill with Rev. Mike Durre officiating. Music was provided by organist, Deb Frederick and soloist, Pauletta Rouse.

Pallbearers were Wayne Rouse, Dale Rouse, Ronald Rouse, Darryl Rouse, Jared Evert and James Klostermeyer. 

Honorary pallbearers were Terry and Gloria Ruegge, Paul and Nancy Nelson, Austin and Gladys Searles, Harry Potter, Allen Walters, Gordy and Cathy Givens and Scott Vanderbeek.

Burial was in the Paddock Union Cemetery northeast of O'Neill.

Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill was in charge of arrangements.

Lloyd was born on July 21, 1923, to Howard and Addie (Hubby) Rouse on a farm north of O'Neill which was homesteaded by his late grandfather, Alphonzo Rouse in 1879. He attended school at the Meek School House through the eighth grade. He was an excellent student. Lloyd grew up and lived on the farm his entire life.

In 1979, Lloyd and his father and brother, Delbert, were honored by Ak-Sar-Ben for having a farming member still living on the farm for 100 years.

Lloyd had a great love for horses and raised and broke many colts. He was still breaking horses until his 70's. Lloyd and his brother Delbert raised cattle and eventually had a fine herd. They both also owned and operated Rouse Bros. Salvage for almost 40 years. 

He was a faithful member of the Assembly of God Church for over 50 years.

Lloyd is survived by one brother, Delbert Rouse and wife Lois of O'Neill; one niece, Ralene Klostermeyer and husband Jim of Lincoln; four nephews: Wayne Rouse and wife Wanda of Omaha, Ronald Rouse and wife Jennifer of Lincoln, Dale Rouse and wife Pauletta of Kansas and Darryl Rouse and wife Tracey of Lincoln; and many great nieces and nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lawrence and sister-in-law, Celia Rouse.

Memorials may be made to the Paddock Union Cemetery or to the Assembly of God Church in O'Neill.