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Stanley Rousey

[October 24, 2011]  LINCOLN -- Stanley D. Rousey, 74, of Lincoln, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at 7:12 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

His wishes were to be cremated.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 29 at Funk's Grove Chapel, McLean. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

Arrangements are by Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.

Mr. Rousey retired as owner and operator of Kenshalo-Rousey Home Improvements.

He was born July 11, 1937, in McLean. His parents were Alonzo and Alma Nichols Rousey. He married Mary Baker on June 22, 1996, at Funk's Grove, McLean.

He is survived by his wife, of Lincoln; two sons, Gregory Rousey of Lincoln and Kevin (and Cindy) Rousey of Marion; two daughters, Lisa (and David) Bobb of Lincoln and Ricki (and Pat) Giersch of St. Charles; six grandchildren, Michael Bobb, Blake Pleasant, Kacey Rousey, Korey Rousey, Abby Pleasant and Kileigh Rousey; and three great-grandchildren, Grace Bobb, Gavin Rousey and Cole Rousey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Brian Bobb; and three brothers, Junior, Merlin and Kenneth Rousey. He was the last of his immediate family.

Stan was a member of Lincoln Lodge 210, Lincoln York Rite, Constantine Commandery 51, Ansar Shrine and Logan County Shrine Club.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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