Harold F. Roudebush, 75, of Jensen Beach, Florida died Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at his residence in Jensen Beach. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 28, 2009 at 8:00pm at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor John Beck officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to the service from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm. Inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL34997 or to Trinity United Methodist Church, 2221 NE. Savannah Rd., Jensen Beach, FL34957.
Harold was born May 31, 1934 in Carrollton, Ohio to George and Nina (Hawk) Roudebush.
He was married to Ruth McAfee for 34 ½ years. He graduated from Washington High School in Massillon in 1952.He served in the U. S. Army during WWII and was injured in Germany.
He retired after 33 years of service from the Wooster Brush Company.He was a tool and die maker.He attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Jensen Beach, Florida.He was a life member of the Eagles Lodge, the American Legion, DAV and also a mason in the Ebenezer Lodge.He loved traveling on bus tours, doing his puzzles and going to his favorite Island arcade.
In addition to his wife he will be deeply missed by a son Hal (Becky) Roudebush of Wooster, two stepsons Jim (Sharlene) Franks of Wooster and Don (Lisa) Franks of Gallaway, two step-daughters Pam Frazier and LeAnn Franks both of Apple Creek, a brother Glen (Marie) Roudebush of Port St. Lucie, Florida, 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren.
Sons Larry W. Roudebush of Canton and James Roudebush of Wooster, a grandson Jamie Franks of Wooster, his parents and his step-father Roy Ziegelhofer died previously.