Leon M Rouse

  Leon M. Rouse, 61, of East Springfield, died Friday, January 14, 2022 unexpectedly at his home.

  He was born August 27, 1960, in Erie and later graduated from Northwestern High School in 1979. Following high school he worked at McDonalds in Girard for a many years. After his time there he worked at Giant Eagle as well as Maple Donuts in the mixing department. Most recently he worked at Walmart.

  Leon enjoyed life and took care to notice small things that brought a smile to your face. He cared for his mother for many years and enjoyed attending flea markets and auctions often selling simple items. Leon spent time tearing apart small engines and repairing them. He loved to read and found adventures in the faraway places inside the pages. Above all Leon was kind and caring to all the people he encountered.

  In addition to his mother, Emily Elizabeth Rouse Leon was preceded in death by a brother, William Rouse and a very dear aunt, Katherine Rouse.

  He will be greatly missed by his family which include his sisters, Elsie McCray, Kathleen Rouse, and Sarah Criswell (Carl); a brother, James Rouse; nephew, Jason Rouse as well as several other nieces and nephews.

  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Leon Rouse Memorial Fund C/O Edder Funeral Home.

  Friends may call on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 10:00 AM to the time of service at 12:00 noon at the Edder Funeral Home Inc. 309 Main St. E. Girard with Pastor Ed Huntley officiating.

  Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery.

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