Robert E. Rouland Sr. Obituary (1953

Robert E. Rouland Sr. age 70 died on Sunday July 16, 2023 at Clifton Sp[rings Hospital & Clinic. Friends may call on Friday (July 21) from 11am-1pm at the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps. Graveside services will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Oaks Corners. A celebration of life will be held at the Phelps American Legion from 3pm-6pm following the burial. It is requested that memorial donations be made in memory of Bob to the Phelps American Legion 1346 Rt. 96 Phelps, NY 14532. Bob was born on May 18, 1953 in Geneva, NY the son of the late Donald and Rosalyn Bailey Rouland. He worked at Elderlee for over 30 years as an operator. He belonged to the Operating Engineers #158. He was an Army Veteran and a member of the Phelps American Legion. Bob loved his family. He enjoyed farming, horses and working on his tractors. He enjoyed visiting with people and could often be found at his sons garage or at the Astoria Restaurant or Blue Ribbon Restaurant in Phelps. He is survived by his wife Eileen Rouland of Geneva Children John (Jennifer) Gronau of State of Washington Tammy (Ben) Medrek of Hammondsport Robert Rouland Jr. of Phelps Step-children Michelle (Scott) McDonald of Oregon Rob DeLamarter of Henrietta Siblings Vicky (Ed) Rouse of Geneva Jerry (Sue) Rouland of Phelps Tim (Kim) Rouland of Phelps Janet McBride of Phelps 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his former wife Kathy Crooks