SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Robert James Rouse, SFC, 55, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Born on September 27, 1967, at Glens Falls Hospital, he was the son of Earl and JoAnn Rouse of Fort Ann.
Robert was a 1986 graduate of Fort Ann High School. He was a member of many championship teams and a three-sport athlete playing soccer, basketball, and baseball.
Following a career with UPS, Robert enlisted in the New York Army National Guard. He was deployed to Kuwait, Syria, and Jordan from 2016 to 2017. He proudly served his country as a Transportation Specialist in the New York National Guard at the Watervliet Arsenal earning title as Sergeant First Class.
Robert enjoyed snowmobiling, golfing anywhere he could and riding his motorcycle with his son, Nick. He was an avid fan of NASCAR, New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Robert was always on the go, planning the next adventure and meal. He also enjoyed R.V. camping, travelling to various locations, always having friends anywhere he went.
He loved his beloved cats, Pumpkin and Fluffy Mittens and his dogs, George and Max. Most importantly, the center of his world were his children, Nick and Makenzie. On April 22, 2023, he became a proud and doting grandfather to Weston Bradley. He was a huge support for his daughter while cherishing the time he spent with his grandson, Weston. Robert will always be remembered for his infectious smile that warmed the hearts of those who knew him.
Robert was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Eva Rouse; maternal grandparents, Harold and Josephine Nichols and his brother, Jeffrey Rouse.
Survivors include his children, Nicholas Robert Rouse and Makenzie Melissa Rouse (Kyle) both of Queensbury; his grandson, Weston Bradley; his stepdaughter, Cassandra Gerrard (James) of Plainfield, IL; his significant other, Carrie Freed and her children, Sydney and Chase, and her granddaughter, Sophia; his siblings, Barbara Winchell (Richard), Steven Rouse (Carol), Beth Gillingham (Scott), and several nieces, nephews, who he adored and looked forward to seeing, as well as many cousins.
Friends may call Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., at Browns Cemetery in West Fort Ann, with full military honors.
Following the graveside, everyone is welcome to a gathering at the Elks Lodge #81, 32 Cronin Rd., in Queensbury, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Memorial donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Northshore Animal League Adirondack Region, 115 Maple St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or the Wounded Warrior Project by visiting www.supportwoundedwarriorproject.org.
So many memories with Robert, on the Field and on the Court.
Lots of Fun Times and Laughs together.
My Condolences to the Rouse Family.
Miss you Robert
Our hearts break for you all. We loved Robert and always had fun whenever he was around. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Oh my dear friend, how I’m going to miss you, our random waves and messages on messenger, and the long talks we used to have. I’m sorry I yelled at you today, and called you a jerk- I just feel so lost and sad, so I may do that randomly, until we meet again- but I’m not really mad at you. I’ll never have another friend like you, Robert; I was so blessed to have your friendship. Thanks for all the memories and laughter when Makenzie and Maggie were younger, and we hung out almost constantly- I still wear the Yankees sweatshirt you bought me when our Yankees win the World Series in 2009! I’ll never let go of it! We laughed a lot, I wish I could have one more long talk with my friend and hear you laugh one more time! You really were one of a kind. 💔
I am so so sorry for your loss. Robert will never be forgotten his smile and laugh was contagious and whenever I saw him he always would say hello and talk about the good old days. R.I.P. my friend until we meet again. Your wings will fly high. ❤️
So sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathy goes to his family. I had the pleasure of working with him and he was one of the best NCO’s I ever worked with kind and sincere , overall just a kind and upbeat person . He will be greatly missed!
My condolences to the family on your loss. It was an honor serving alongside SFC Rouse during our 2016/2017 deployment. He was always kind, high spirited, and had a great and welcoming personality. Always greeting others with a smile. He will truly be missed, and his great memories will live on through all the lives he has touched.
Randy and I are so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of when he worked for UPS and would make his deliveries at The Georgian. He was always so upbeat and friendly and funny. For the longest time I didn’t even know he was your brother, Barb. And then day he said you know my sister. Every time I saw him he was smiling and such a bright light. Rest in peace, Robert.
It’s hard to find the right words to express how deeply my heart hurts for this wonderful family💕Last Sunday Nick invited me to have Dinner with his family to celebrate his birthday. I loved seeing Robert with his new grandson Weston, he seemed so happy to be with his family, We went to his Mom and Dads for cake, When I left he walk out with me, we had such a nice talk the Yankees, how happy he was, how he work at UPS with my cousin Peter Bovair and told me to say Hi to my Daughter in laws step dad , Jack who he also worked with . He left such wonderful memories 💕. Rest in Peace Robert
Robert was my friend, and teammate and I am a better person for having him in my life. Condolences to his wonderful family.
His service to his country is a testament to his memory.
God Bless,
Rest in piece my friend. Thanks for serving our country so proudly. Thanks for being my friend.
so sorry for the loss of your your loved one
Condolences to your entire family.