Greg Rouskey 1954-2011

  

Greg Rouskey, 56 passed away peacefully on March 19, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born April 25, 1954 in Burlington, Iowa and was raised in Ashland, Wisconsin. Survived by his wife and high-school sweetheart, Mary (Egan) Rouskey, Son, Jason (Jill Seeman) Rouskey, grandson, Benjamin Travis Rouskey, Mother, Patricia Sullivan, brothers, Nick (Kathy) Rouskey, Chris (Patricia) Rouskey, brother-in laws, Rick (Helen) Egan, Thomas (Betty) Egan and John Egan, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his son, Travis M. Rouskey (1986) and stepfather, Francis Sullivan (2004). Greg previously owned and operated his own company, Bay Shore Construction. He was previously employed by Egan Chevrolet in Ashland, Wisconsin for 12 years. Greg is presently employed by Cardinal Transport in Coal City, Illinois as the Company Safety Director. Greg became a well respected authority in the transportation safety industry. He was often called upon to provide expert testimony in transportation litigation throughout the country. Greg will always be remembered for his incredible sense of humor and practical jokes and as a dear friend to all who knew him. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed his Saturday morning foursomes with his many friends and co-workers at Cardinal Transport. He also enjoyed a special relationship with his Uncle Nick Rouskey and Nick's wife, Judy. Greg was a true inspiration in the way that he faced his disease to all of those around him. Our family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support in this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Funeral services for Greg Rouskey will be Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Ashland, WI will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Visitation Tuesday, 3-7 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500