Rollie Eugene Clouse, 80, Marion, passed away at 3:52 pm on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana, on Thursday, July 11, 1940, to Charles and Mildred (Wininger) Clouse.
Rollie graduated from Jefferson High School and Purdue University. Following graduation, he served in the Indiana National Guard. While on active duty at Fort Knox, KY, he received a letter of commendation as honor graduate and top man in his class. He was employed with Marion General Hospital for 54 years before retiring in 2019. During most of that time, he worked as a hospital equipment technician. He held memberships with the Masonic Lodge, Shriners, Izaak Walton League, and Moose Lodge. Rollie was also a Ham Radio Operator and had received his FCC engineer license. He was known for his ability to repair most anything and was highly sought by his family and friends for his skills. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, boating, collecting antiques, and civic volunteering.
Survivors include his brother, Robert L. (Oak) Clouse of Oxford, IN; sister, Connie E. (Dan) Steele of Iowa City, IA; niece, Brenda Burke of Fort Meyers, FL; and nephews, Rodney E. (Katrina) Clouse of Thorntown, IN, Clayton D. (Emily) Steele of Fort Madison, IA, Nathaniel D. (Erin) Steele of West Branch, IA, and Benjamin D. Steele of Iowa City, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his infant brother, Charles E. Clouse, Jr.
The family will receive visitors from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Rollie’s service will commence at 11:30 am and will be officiated by Chaplain Jeffrey Horsman. A graveside service will take place at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette, IN, at 2:00 pm.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Wabash County Izaak Walton League of America, 10439 Old State Rd. 13, Wabash, IN 46940 or to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707.
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