Charles A. "Al" Rousey Sr.'s Obituary
Charles A. “Al” Rousey Sr., age 70 of Batesville, died Thursday, October 22, 2009, at The Waters of Batesville. Born January 7, 1939 in North Vernon, Indiana, he is the son of Edith (Nee: Kelly) and John Rousey. He married Luella Massett on December 3, 1983 in Greensburg, Indiana. Al served in the Army before being discharged in November of 1963 and began working for Batesville Casket Company, retiring in 2001 after 38 years as a die cast operator. Although he didn’t have a lot of hobbies, Al thoroughly enjoyed bowling and watching sporting events. An avid bowler, he belonged to several leagues and his wife commented that “Al loved to bowl so much, he probably could go non-stop and never get tired of it.” Always a sports fan, in later years when his health became an issue, he liked to watch football, basketball or baseball on T.V. Al also rarely missed an I.U. basketball game on the radio during the Bobby Knight years. His family fondly recalls two strong traits that shaped his character. Al was always young at heart and had a knack for making people laugh and he did not speak negatively about others. Some may not know, but he was a former pastor at Laughery Bridge Church. He is survived by his wife Luella; sons Charles Rousey Jr. of Georgia, Michael Rousey of Bloomington, Indiana; step daughter Bobbi Jo James of Hamilton, Ohio; brother Frank Rousey Sr. of Greensburg, Indiana; sisters Loretta Hajny of Anderson, Indiana, Mary DeMaree of New Point, Indiana; half sisters Rosie Croddy of New Point, Indiana, Carolyn Walke of Batesville; eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister Etta Rousey.Visitation is Monday, October 26th, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Dave Johnston officiating and military rites will be preformed by the Batesville V.F.W. Post #3183 and the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Huntersville United Church of Christ.
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