My name is Billie Fawver. I was stationed with Chuck in  Viet Nam and we were friends and roommates for ten months. Chuck and his family were in San Diego and we had a short visit after he got back . Chuck always talked  about “his girls” with love.  Miss ya buddy

My name is Billie Fawver.  Chuck and I were stationed together in Dalat, and Song Be Viet Nam in 1969/70.   During that 10 1/2 months we were roommates and coworkers in a two man operation. For that entire time all he talked about was his "girls."  Chuck and "his girls" came to visit me at my parents house in Chula Vista, Ca. shortly after he got back from VN.  I was in college and he was still in the service.  We both returned physically and mentally in tact.  I really got to know him being with him 24/10 for that time.  A great guy with a great humor.  God Bless you and you family.

I was stationed with Chuck in Viet Nam in 1969.  He  was my best friend, boss, and more fun than imaginable under very "tuff conditions."  He visited me in San Diego with his young family when he got back in 1970.
Did he stay in the service ?  For my 11 months the two of us were like brothers.  I was sad to read his obituary when I wanted to reconnect.   God bless you brother in arms.  

Chuck was a childhood friend and highschool buddy of my husband Sam. They spent so many weekends together growing up in Waterloo Iowa when Sam lived on Washington street and he has so many stories to tell. He was deeply grieved by Chucks passing and so grateful they got to talk a year ago thanks to his grandaughter connecting with us. I knew Chuck only briefly as a great athlete in high school but as per the wonderful photos you have shared we can see that his greatest gift of love and friendship continued to expand throughout his lifetime to family and others who were also fortunate to meet him. Our condolences to all. Sincerely Judy and Sam Quick

I met Chuck in 1995. I am honored to have met such a loving man. Chuck gave his two daughters love & support at all levels. As a witness of his special fatherly love I experienced something that I had never been raised with; true unconditional love.
I have to say my most favorite memories of Chuck were each unforgettable time seeing him with his granddaughters. The  anticipated excitement Ashley & Savannah showed each time they were on their way to see their Papa was such a joyful experience for me. The look in Chucks eyes when the girls would run to him with open arms for that big Papa squeeze and their laughter makes me smile today. I can still see his big smile as he would hold his little girls tight. I was always thankful for his sweet message of appreciation for keeping his girls safe when he would pat me on my shoulder as we got to know each other.
I will always be greatful for my favorite Ford Truck that he had specially picked & sold to me. That Truck was my new freedom to a new deserved life.  I cried when I traded her in last year; she was so special to me for all our road trips & memories made, because of a man I highly respected. 
RIP Chuck,
Love Staci

So very sad to hear of Chuck's passing.  He was a great friend and a big part of my life in Las Vegas.  Margo and I will miss him dearly and remember him forever.

Chuck and I worked together at Fiesta Lincoln Mercury in Mesa for almost twenty years. He was one of the best salesmen that I ever worked with. He treated each customer as a friend and appreciated them all. He was straight forward, honest and never found it necessary to lie to someone. These qualities brought him repeat customers year after year. He loved his wife, his children, his grandchildren and his great grandbabies. We loved him for the wonderful, warm, smiling friend that he was to so many of us.
Rest in Peace my friend.

Will always remember Chuck as a kind and thoughtful cousin. Remember him saying if it's your first visit to a restaurant, order the tenderloin ... can tell a lot about how it's fixed ... and I do.  My daughter Kate still talks how he made her feel special when she'd eat lunch with Grandma Grace at the restaurant he managaged in Evansdale, IA. So sorry for your loss, but it's a comfort to know how much he means to other people.

Daddy, we are all here to celebrate how much we love and cherish the person you are and helped us all become.  I am going to think of you every day and look for you everywhere!  I LOVE YOU!

I will miss him dearly,he was a great inspiration in my life,was always there when I needed to talk.he always said my mother was his world,he had been fighting his illness for along time,but we never excpected that he would go home to the lord so soon,thanks to everyone who is here at this time of loss.

Very sorry to hear about Chuck and you have my deepest condolences.  Chuck and I went to grade school at Scared Heart and then on to high school at Columbus.  My memory was that wonderful smile and the ability to make you laugh.         Marge Vollenweider Everett

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Very Sorry to hear about chuck haven't seen him in many years but,was an old friend from Waterloo. Condolences to the Family
Gary Derifield

Our deepest condolences.  Hadn't had a chance to catch up with Chuck the last few years. He was a great guy and will surely be missed.
Dick & Vickie Hornbuckle

Sorry for your loss. I remember Chuck as always smiling.He had a good sence of humor. I was thinking today of our vacations in Vegas and Reno. he will be missed. I wish I was there to give you a hug Sharon.My sympathy to his daughters and grandchildren. Love and peace in the Lord, Karen Buchanan

Our deepest sympathy to the Rouse family.
   Columbus High School Alumni
   Waterloo, IA

Sharon, you have my deepest condolences.  I know how very much your brother meant to you.  Waiting at home with open arms and a big hug for you.  Love ya.

Doris & Jerry

Dear Traci and Sonja, I would like to express my condolences to the both of you and your families on the passing of your father and my friend of 37 years. The world has lost a fine gentleman and caring individual who will be missed everyday by all who called him a friend. Memories of your father will always be in my thoughts and in my prayers. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in your time of grief. Love Uncle Dennis

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Charles Dennis Rouse

October 19, 1947 – November 6, 2011

Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care

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