Kenneth L Roush passed away on January 9, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. He was 90 years old. He was born July 5, 1930, the youngest child of Melvin G Roush and Minnie Phoebe (Johnson) Roush on a farm north of Teegarden, Indiana, in St Joseph County. He graduated from North Liberty High School in 1948. He joined the US Marine Corps to get away from milking cows. He served two tours of duty during the Korean War.
On July 1, 1950, he married Yolanda Arch in the “new” Our Lady of Hungary Church in South Bend.
By trade, Ken was a tool and die maker. He worked at Singers, Studebakers, and Miles Lab in Elkhart. In 1972, he and Yolanda tried a retail venture, but were back in South Bend by June, 1973. On July 1, 1975, they moved to the old Paul Hiss farm at Lincoln Hwy. and Pine Road. He worked for Haeberle Machine Shop and drove for Hoosier Tire. He and Yolanda visited almost every state (including Alaska and Hawaii twice) during their retirement years.
He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Yolanda, and four of his five children: Kenneth Joseph (Eileen) and their son, Robert (Amy) Roush and their children, Casey, Callahan, and Julia, and their daughter, Kiersten (Justin) Doheny and their son, Justin (Teddy); Kathy Ann (Steve) Smitha and their son, Zebediah (Anne) Smitha, and their children, Norah, Bridget, Olivia, Liam and Penny; their son, Roy Michael (Gary Richey) and their daughter, Jean (Dee Copeland). He is also survived by a sister, Deloris (Dwight) Pippenger. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Marie, his parents and brothers, Harold (Eleanor), Howard (Ruth), Roy (Helen), and a sister, Evelyn (Don) Yeagley.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 613 N. Center St., Plymouth where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. with Fr. Spenser St. Louis.
Burial will take place in the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 613 N. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563.
LAWRENCE Miller says
Prayers with the family during this time. Remember the wonderful memories 🙏🏻
Dennis & Francie Beville says
Sorry to hear of the loss of Ken…accept our deepest condolences.
Melinda Wilson says
Ken was a great guy. I always enjoyed he and Yolonda on the many bus tours they did with American Dream Tours. He always volunteered to help me do something. Rest In Peace my dear friend. Will keep Yolanda in my prayers.
Barbara Fabyan says
So very sorry to hear of Uncle Kenny’s death. He was such an easy going guy. He always made me feel welcome on the farm at the many family gatherings held there. Love and prayers.
Candy Campbell says
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace in the memories you share. Your family is my prayers.
Love you you all,
Candy Williams – Campbell
charlie byers says
To Jean and the Rouch family sorry to see of your dads passing, always enjoyed talking to him at Hoosier Tire, you are in my thoughts. Charlie Byers
Janice Kinney says
Roy, Don and I are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. May your good memories of a life well lived sustain you through this difficult time.
Kathy Czajkowski (Czajkowski Family) says
I am so sorry to hear the loss of Ken, he was such a nice guy and always made you feel welcome. Prayers for the family at this time .
Mike Cindy Krakowski says
Jean and Roush family so sorry for your loss.
Sue Marshall and Anna Horvath says
Our condolences to the family.
Barb Lowry says
Yolanda, Roy and Roush family,
We’re sorry to read about Ken’s passing. Always enjoyed the stories he had to share. He had quite an interesting life. Miss him at St. Michael’s. Our sympathy and prayers to all the family.
Barb & Bub Lowry
Davenport, FL