Robert Dale DeRouse, passed away early morning March 8^th, 2011, is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Ellen Ann (nee Lischer).  Bob fought a valiant fight with cancer over the past several years, and didn’t let the disease take away his passion and love of life.  He never complained and always had a smile on his face.   

Friends were easily made wherever Bob went, whether on the road selling jewelry or meeting new faces at chemo on Mondays.   After his service with the Marine Reserves,  Bob’s career in the jewelry business began  with the lost art of jewelry enameling.  This led to his own store, DeRouse Jewelers, located in Town and Country.  Bob eventually sold the store and took his show on the road selling various jewelry lines to retail stores in the Midwest  – orders are still coming in as this is being written.

Bob took great pride in his kids – Rob, Jeff and Kurt and daughters-in-laws Monika and Amy.  His greatest joy was his grandkids – he was their biggest supporter. “Pops” could easily be spotted in the stands rooting for Josh playing basketball and baseball and enjoying Hope’s band concerts.  “Gramps” was a loud supporter at Rebecca’s volleyball games and track meets and Matthew’s soccer and ball games.   The joy of his life for the last 2 ½ years was his newest grandchild – Madison Grace.   All Bob wanted out of life was a family – he gave his entire life for his family.