Obituary of William Glen Rouch Sr.

AIKEN, SC – William Glen Rouch Sr., age 73, entered into rest Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

Mr. Rouch was born November 3, 1947 in Valparaiso, IN to Rosemary Rouch and the late William Rouch. He had made Aiken, SC his home for the past eight years, having previously lived in Valparaiso, IN. He loved everything Aiken and was an avid car enthusiast, specifically his 1966 silver GTO convertible. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Aiken, SC. Mr. Rouch was a Shriner and past master of the Porter Lodge 137 in Valparaiso, IN.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry P. Rouch.

Surviving are his mother, Rosemary Rouch; his wife of forty-seven years, Penelope Rouch; two sons, William G. Rouch Jr. (Barbara), Booneville, IN and Jason M. Rouch (Elizabeth), Buffalo, NY; and four grandchildren, Ellen Robinson (John), Glen Rouch, Willie Rouch, and Mackenzie Rouch.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 27, 2021, at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Aiken, SC. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Social distancing protocols will be in place.   

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, Florida 33607.

The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com